Sarah “Red” Halle in her room Sunday during the grand opening of Beth’s Place in Lewiston. The 12-bed recovery residence is one of three homes operated by An Angel’s Wing, a foundation that supports individuals with substance and alcohol use disorder. “I will celebrate one year of sobriety on Nov. 11,” Halle says. “I kind of did it all — heroin, meth and drinking — but I got sick of living like that. I took a bad situation and now use it to help other people find sobriety.” Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Tony York, left, and Steven Berthiaume rake the yard Sunday during the grand opening of Beth’s Place in Lewiston. The 12-bed recovery residence is one of three homes operated by An Angel’s Wing, a foundation that supports individuals with substance and alcohol use disorder. Berthiaume says residents must work or volunteer at least 20 hours a week in the community to live at the house. The residents also split house chores, according to York, a member of the An Angel’s Wing board. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Beth’s Place in Lewiston is named for Beth Ann Knutson, who was born in Farmington and graduated from Rangeley Lakes Regional School before dying at age 29. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Rob Korobkin, left, talks Sunday with Crystale Vega, center, and Tess Parks during the grand opening of Beth’s Place in Lewiston. The 12-bed recovery residence is one of three homes operated by An Angel’s Wing, a foundation that supports individuals with substance and alcohol use disorder. Cory’s Place in Winthrop is a recovery residence for women, while Kristopher’s Home in Winthrop is residence for men. Beth’s Place is co-ed and the first LGBTQ sober house in Maine, Program Manager Nikki Butler says. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Beth’s Place in Lewiston is designed for people who have transitioned to a point in their recovery where less structure is needed. “I would not be here if it was not for Angel’s Wings,” resident Sarah “Red” Halle says. An Angel’s Wing is the foundation that supports individuals with substance and alcohol use disorder. It operates three recovery residences — two in Winthrop and one in Lewiston. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

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