People and Business Profiles

The 1772 Foundation Grant Recipients

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Maine Preservation, partnering for a third year with the 1772 Foundation, recently awarded one-for-one matching grants totaling $125,000 to 24 nonprofit organizations maintaining historic buildings in Maine. Among them were the Old Berwick Historical Society in South Berwick, and Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Wells. The grants ranged in amount from $2,500 to the grant maximum of $10,000.

Grants were provided for exterior repair and restoration, including painting, masonry repointing, surface restoration, and work on chimneys, porches, roofs, windows, foundations, and sills, as well as the installation of fire and security systems. Projects were evaluated by Maine

Marginal Way Preservation Fund Presents New Leaders

Preservation staff, who also will administer the grants. Each grantee was required to have matching funds for its project.

“Maine Preservation is honored to partner with the 1772 Foundation to deliver support to nonprofit organizations that seek to update and preserve the historic buildings central to their missions,” said Tara Kelly, executive director of Maine Preservation.

“These landmarks are integral to the cultural fabric and economic vitality of communities across Maine. We are pleased to help the organizations stewarding these sites so that they may continue to offer key services to Mainers.”

For more information, call 207-847-3577 or visit www. mainepreservation.org and www.1772foundation.org.

York Named Among Best for Maternity

YORKAccording to a press release from York Hospital last month, Newsweek recently ranked the hospital as one of the best maternity hospitals in the U.S. and among the top three in Maine. Newsweek and Statista, Inc., developed a detailed methodology ensuring the quality and validity of the rankings. The following data sources were used for evaluation: a nationwide online survey sent to hospital managers, midwives, neonatal caregivers, and OB/GYNs; Medical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focusing on maternity care; and patient survey results. Over 10,000 medical professionals were invited to participate, and only 350 winners were recognized on the Newsweek list. “I am so proud of everyone on our birthing care team for the progressive and collaborative care they provide our patients. Keeping safety measures at the forefront and ensuring the best birthing experience possible for our mothers and their partners has allowed us to achieve this recognition again this year,” offered Director of Family Care and Education Melody Narramore, DNP, RN, NPD-BC.

The hospital says its Miracles Family Birthing Center provides a full array of obstetric services, including antepartum testing (a variety of tests performed late in pregnancy to verify fetal well-being), labor and delivery, and postpartum and newborn care, as well as inpatient pediatric services. Physicians, experienced nurse midwives, and specialized obstetric and pediatric nurses use state-of-the-art technology, such as fetal monitoring surveillance and electronic documentation

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The Marginal Way Preservation Fund (MWPF) is one of Maine’s premiere nonprofit organizations, dedicated to building a permanent endowment supporting projects related to the preservation, beautification, and maintenance of the scenic coastal walkway, the Marginal Way. The MWPF’s support of repairs needed to preserve the walkway is made possible through its fundraising efforts. Support from donors is critical to ensuring the Town of Ogunquit is always able to respond to the ever-present risk of destruction along the coastal path and to fund remediation projects that are required when unpredictable storm damage and natural erosion occur. Recently, the MWPF proudly announced a new executive committee and welcomed new members to the board:

John Phinney (pictured) was elected to the role of president of the MWPF and chairman of its board. Phinney has served the MWPF for the last ten years, beginning his tenure by leading the development of a ten-year strategic plan that will propel the and medication administration, and provide a safe environment using the HUGS security system. Additionally, York Hospital’s newborn telemedicine partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital offers comprehensive and immediate access to world-renowned experts in neonatal medicine. The center is also recognized by Baby-Friendly USA, and lactation specialists are always available to assist breastfeeding mothers. For more information, visit www.yorkhospital.com.

YCCC Foundation Receives Donations

WELLSYork County Community College Foundation (YCCCF) is pleased to announce that it has received a generous charitable gift from the Roger K. Williams Foundation. YCCCF received an initial gift of $50,000 and will receive annual contributions in 2023, 2024, and 2025 that ranging between $35,000 and $50,000 annually to fund student scholarships.

“We are grateful for the support and trust that the Roger K.

Williams Foundation has placed in us to honor Roger’s legacy. As a lifelong resident of Sanford, Roger K. Williams was passionate about our great state,” said Dr. Michael Fischer, YCCC President. “The scholarships given in his name will assist our students as they gain the knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce.”

To be eligible for this last-dollar scholarship, a student must be a Maine resident enrolled in a program or training geared fund to new levels of financial and community impact.

Dr. Carol Leary, our immediate past president, led the fund in monumental fundraising this past year. She will remain closely connected as president emerita and as a MWPF board member on several committees. Leary also served on the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) board and was recently elected chair of the board for a three-year term.

Charlie Hindmarsh now serves as vice-president of the fund. Hindmarsh is actively engaged with the Ogunquit Playhouse and OMAA. A retired financial services executive, he brings many years of not-forprofit board experience in the arts, healthcare, child services, and musical theater.

Christopher Mello was voted to the role of treasurer. Mello previously served as the MWPF’s CPA, responsible for financial books and records, as well as the publication of the financial statements and annual tax filings.

Barbara O’Leary will continue to lead in her role as secretary of the board. O’Leary retired from Cruise International/CI

Travel where she held the role of vice president of public relations/ special projects and served on the board of directors for 30 years. She has been a summer resident on the Marginal Way for over 25 years.

The fund is also very pleased to welcome two new board members, Bill Sawyer and Lisa Stoclet.

The Marginal Way Preservation Fund is honored to have such a dedicated and diverse group of talent to move the nonprofit organization and its strategic initiatives forward. To learn more, visit www.marginalwayfund.org.

Chamber Welcomes For the Love of Food & Drink

towards a specific skill or career. Examples include trade programs, teaching, criminal justice, and nursing. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate evidence of hard work, dedication, and fortitude.

The mission of the YCCCF is to raise funds and resources from public, private, and other charitable organizations. The foundation seeks to support YCCC students and educational resources while maintaining responsible stewardship to our

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At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Wells Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business For the Love of Food & Drink/Saltwater. Located at 411 Post Road, Route 1, (a sibling to donors and creating strong community relations. Gifts to the foundation qualify for the maximum tax deduction allowed under the law. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.ycccf.org. the Drakes Island location at 2017 Post Road), For the Love of Food & Drink offers daily breakfast and lunch specials, grab-and-go meals, fresh baked goods, and coffee. In season, they offer special event evenings, including Wednesday Burger and Brews and monthly Friday evening live entertainment.

For the Love of Food & Drink/Saltwater is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call 207216-9927 or visit online at www. fortheloveoffoodanddrink.com.

From the (Digital) Archives!

Dear Computer Lady, We stream Netflix to our television through our computer using Windows, but the sound only comes from the computer. How can we make it come through the TV? We are using an HDMI cable between the two.

Diane

Dear Diane,

If your computer has external speakers plugged in, just unplugging the speakers will probably switch the sound to the TV.

If that doesn’t work (I always like to start with the simple solution first), you can select the sound output in the control panel.

Here is how: 1) Click on the start button and type “Control Panel” in the search box; click on the Control Panel icon. 2) In the Control Panel, click on “Hardware and Sound,” then click on “Manage Audio Devices.” 3) In the dialog box that opens, make sure the playback tab is selected.

4) You will see a list of audio devices, including your HDMI connection; click on your HDMI connection, then click the “Set Default” button and click “OK.” 5) Your sound should now come through your TV, and to change it back to your speakers, just follow the above directions and change your speakers to default.

Elizabeth