Reading Time: 2 minutesCo-authored by Dave Bennett, 1st Vice President/ Wagonmaster of Maine Wheels, and Gary Dugal, Executive Director at Good Will-Hinckley, this piece offers a heartfelt look back at the “Where It All Began” Rally, held May 29–June 1, 2025, on the historic GWH campus—where the Family Recreational Vehicle Association (FRVA) was first imagined over 60 years… Read more »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis spring, we’re thrilled to welcome the Maine Wheels chapter of the Family RV Association (FRVA) to Good Will-Hinckley for the “Where it All Began Rally,” taking place Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, 2025. This special event marks a meaningful milestone in the long-standing connection between FRVA—formerly known as the Family Motor Coach… Read more »
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor over a century, Good Will-Hinckley has been a place where Maine’s youth find support, education, and a pathway to brighter futures. Whether it’s through innovative programs, meaningful community partnerships, or the hard work of our dedicated team, every year we strive to make a lasting impact. This past year was no exception—it was a… Read more »
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe’re beyond excited about the success of our third annual Fall Festival at Good Will-Hinckley! With hundreds of attendees, our campus was alive with energy, fall-themed activities, and delicious festival treats. This has been our most successful event in recent memory, and we couldn’t be prouder! This year’s Fall Festival was made possible thanks to… Read more »
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn June 12, Good Will-Hinckley came alive with stories and insights from one of nature’s keenest observers: Professor Bernd Heinrich! Professor Heinrich, an illustrious research scientist, author, and illustrator, as well as a proud alumnus of Good Will-Hinckley, returned to campus to share his lifelong passion for the natural world. As a University of Vermont… Read more »
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe couldn’t be more thrilled about the success of this year’s annual Fall Festival at Good Will-Hinckley! With over 800 people in attendance, the festival was a testament to the strong sense of community that surrounds our organization. The festival was packed with various activities for all ages and interests. Various businesses and community groups,… Read more »
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt was a beautiful and sunny late summer day on Saturday, Sept. 10 as Good Will-Hinckley welcomed staff, students, alumni and members of the community to celebrate the end of the Change Drive to Change Lives program. Kids played lawn games and enjoyed horse-drawn wagon rides—and there were plenty of adults getting in on the… Read more »
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen the subject of Good Will-Hinckley is brought up in Central Maine, people have been known to say things like, I have driven by it… such a beautiful campus; or Isn’t that where the bad kids go? And on rare occasions, you might hear, Can I donate my unwanted items there? I could go on… Read more »
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor more than 125 years, Good Will-Hinckley has worked to provide a home and helping hand to boys and girls in Maine—many of whom face significant behavioral challenges. Part of that effort has included helping our residents and students prepare for post-secondary education as part of our College Step-Up program. Now, we’ve added a new… Read more »
Reading Time: 3 minutesJust mention of the word ‘accreditation’ stirs emotions for the people involved in its undertaking in any organization. Some of the emotions, like frustration, exhaustion, elation and relief, are expected, and others, like anxiety and fear, are not. During the 14-month process, anything can happen—and it often does. In this instance, however, we’re proud to… Read more »