Monthly Archives: April 2009

“I want to ride my bicycle…”

April 14th, 2009 @ 8:22 am | Posted to | Written by

With Spring well on it way and promises of 60 F degree days on the horizon, biking has been on mind. And just in time!  Spring is the season of bike swaps and I found a few scheduled in northern… read

Goodwill’s Bridal & Prom Showcase Offers an Affordable Alternative

Goodwill’s Bridal & Prom Showcase Offers an Affordable Alternative

April 13th, 2009 @ 4:00 am | Posted to | Written by

Goodwill’s Bridal & Prom Showcase Offers an Affordable Alternative In tough times, Goodwill Helps Shoppers Find their Dream Dress at a Bargain Price  Augusta, ME – Goodwill Industries of Northern New England invites shoppers to its premiere annual event, the… read

Decorating on a Budget

April 9th, 2009 @ 8:06 am | Posted to | Written by

Happy Thursday! We are excited to have guest blogger Janene from the Ohio-based Primitive Lifestyle blog, share some of her Goodwill finds and what she has done to repurpose them. My confession I have a confession…I am addicted to Goodwill!… read

Coming Soon! Goodwill’s Bridal & Prom Showcase

April 8th, 2009 @ 7:57 am | Posted to | Written by

Dear readers, I invite you to join us for our second annual Goodwill Bridal & Prom Showcase on Saturday, April 18, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Augusta Retail Store.  We will have hundreds of new and gently… read

Goodwill Now Accepting Applications for AmeriCorps Host Sites in New Hampshire and Vermont

Goodwill Now Accepting Applications for AmeriCorps Host Sites in New Hampshire and Vermont

April 8th, 2009 @ 4:00 am | Posted to | Written by

April 8, 2009 Contact: Joely Ross AmeriCorps Program Manager joely.ross@goodwillnne.org (207) 347-3236 Goodwill Now Accepting Applications for AmeriCorps Host Sites in New Hampshire and Vermont Americorps Volunteers Ready to Strengthen Local Communities Statewide, New Hampshire and Vermont – Goodwill’s Community… read

Repurposing Leather: From Jacket to Brand New Bag

April 7th, 2009 @ 12:34 pm | Posted to | Written by

Now, in Gren’s words… I wanted to try “recycling” a Goodwill leather jacket.  I bought it in the Gorham store for I think $10 – it was in decent shape structurally but had some significant blemishes that probably accounted for… read

Making the Switch to your Spring Wardrobe

April 2nd, 2009 @ 9:00 am | Posted to | Written by

Now, while *technically* there is still a chance it may snow in northern New England, the average temperature is starting to creep into the 40s (even 50′s today!), there have been a few days of warm sunshine, the crocusus are… read

Thank you for Supporting Goodwill’s “Give Green, Get Green” Fundraiser!

April 2nd, 2009 @ 4:00 am | Posted to | Written by

Many thanks to all of our donors and customers who contributed to the “Give Green, Get Green” fundraiser we hosted in all 27 retail stores during the month March.  Your generous support raised over $26,000 for Goodwill’s Going Green Initiatives!As… read

Maine Etsy Feature: Recycled Record Bowls

April 1st, 2009 @ 7:57 am | Posted to | Written by

Roxy at the Giggling Gnome Shop on Etsy has shared with us her latest creation: unique bowls made out of old records! I have seen these creations before, but I fogot how versatile they can be:  use as a fruit… read

AmeriCorps Workers Enrich Local Communities

AmeriCorps Workers Enrich Local Communities

April 1st, 2009 @ 4:00 am | Posted to | Written by

Following is an article featuring AmeriCorps members performing volunteer work in Maine communities.  The AmeriCorps program is managed by the Community Resources Corps (CRC), a division of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. From Village Soup March 31): “People go… read

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