People rake, scoop and stuff leaves into bags in Lewiston Monday afternoon.
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Darby Ray keeps Bates College and the community connected
Working: Community has been a big part of life and career for Ray, the director of the Harward Center for Community Partnerships and a professor of community engagement at the Lewiston college.
Auburn mom speaks out after court rules once-abusive father can be in son’s life
It’s been 11 years since a former Auburn boy saw his birth father, who went to jail after nearly fatally injuring the boy at 2 months of age.
Family seeks to change laws around parental rights of abusers
Aunt and mother of abused child discouraged with lack of responses and seeming disinterest from legislators in election year.
Advocates are helping propel a resilient community
Danielle Parent, who is the director of the Maine Resiliency Center, knows that unless victim advocates take care of themselves and each other, they’re not as effective in caring for others.
‘Lewiston Strong’ can be a mixed message
Words really can evoke powerful reactions for people working through trauma, including words like ‘brave’ and ‘anniversary,’ and phrases like ‘Lewiston Strong.’
Watch: Lewiston gathering seeks light a year after the darkness
More than 900 people gathered to remember victims of the Oct. 25 mass shooting and honor those who helped.
Photo: Sober pumpkin painting
Clients from drug court get together for a fun and sober activity Friday.
Bates College community comes together for Oct. 25 remembrance service
‘Grief is complicated,’ offered one student. ‘Hope is just a quiet resilience.’