Khalif Ahmed of Lewiston works at his brother’s business, Global Halal Market at 267 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. He says he hopes the new year will bring greater prosperity to his family, the business and the business climate in Lewiston. “We’re looking to grow big as a business, to bring in more customers and to grow our profit margins bigger than last year,” he says. “We would also like maybe to expand our business a little bit bigger.” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Curt Therriault is a homeless amputee in Lewiston who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and has not been able to work for about 20 years. He says his hopes for the new year are pretty much obvious. “I’d like not to be strutting around in a wheelchair and homeless,” he says. “It’s tough. I’d like to walk again, too.” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Kelsey Darnell of Auburn, who works at Forage Market’s at 180 Lisbon St. in Lewiston, says she has not given much thought to a resolution for 2023, but hopes to relax and get outdoors more often than in the past year. “I’d really like to spend some more time with my dogs,” she says, “on the beach.” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Brian Pfohl of Lewiston is an actor rehearsing a play at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. He says he is focusing on self-care in 2023. “My resolution is to get better sleep,” he says. “I have had lifelong sleep issues, the older I get, the more important it is to me.” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Kristine Shares of Lewiston is a volunteer at the Pleasant Street Drop-In Center in Auburn. She says her resolution is “just to be the very best me that I can be this year. Seek hope, grow faith and do my best.” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

While working on his truck at his Auburn home, Daniel Berholtz says his resolution has urgency. “I’d be happy if I got this truck fixed,” he says. “I’ve been working on it for three months. I ain’t figured it out.” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Connie Cabatingan of Auburn is focused on deepening her faith this year. “I’m hoping to pray on a more regular bases,” she says, “and get to Mass every day at the Basilica (of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston).” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal