Rotarian Barbara Heard started the Backpack Program in 2012 and continues to be its driving force. Along the way, she approached LL Bean, who generously supports the program, this year with a donation ...

A new program aims to pave the way toward money and support services for entrepreneurs in specific sections of Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News and Hampton.

The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office launched an initiative in June aimed at supporting senior citizens who live alone or face mobility or health challenges.

LAKE LURE—Barbara Cohen, principal of Lake Lure Classical Academy, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing school ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Massey Commission convened on Monday to discuss government accountability, with a focus on fostering trust between law enforcement and the community. Representatives ...

One Longfellow Square in Portland, has launched its Emerging Artist Fellowship for Maine-based musicians.

Following a temporary suspension of the program that permitted volunteers to take animals from the North Augusta Animal Shelter, officials have resumed it nearly a month later.

A local refugee support organization has opened a thrift store to bring in more money after losing federal funding.

Goodwill says the HYPE program focuses on job readiness and life skills and helps teens earn certifications that prepare them for the workforce. “This program is about more than just employment.

A Mt. Pleasant hospital that’s the only one in the region to offer a specialized program to assist patients in the aftermath of sexual assaults has again expanded the service.

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital’s emergency management team has begun a new training program with the Ephrata Police Department, where police and hospital employees will have the opportunity ...