LEWISTON — A group of 20 people in the B Street Community Center on Tuesday night shared stereotypes they’ve heard about immigrants: “Greedy.” “Living off welfare.” “They’ll take our jobs.” “They’re lazy.” “Dirty.” “They’re terrorists.” Leading the Community Conversation group was human rights educator and advocate Steve Wessler, who has led such groups in recent […]
community conversation
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Community conversation on healthcare scheduled
LEWISTON — A panel of local healthcare advocates, providers and specialists will have a conversation on healthcare at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Lewiston Public Library’s Callahan Hall. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided. The event, “The Future of Healthcare: A Community Conversation,” is being co-sponsored by AARP Maine and the Lewiston Public […]
advertisement
Posted inUncategorized
SAD 17 hosts second info meeting
PARIS — The second in a series of public informational meetings on improving education in SAD 17 will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, in the Oxford Hills Middle School library. Curriculum Director Heather Manchester said the forum will ask such questions as: • What would parents like to see students […]
Posted inOxford Hills
School district plans visioning session at Paris
PARIS — School officials are inviting parents and others to a visioning session on the future of the Oxford Hills School District. Billed as a Community Conversation, it will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Oxford Hills Middle School library on Pine Street. District Curriculum Director Heather Manchester said the […]