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PublishedJanuary 14, 2024
Kudos: Four from Lewiston-Auburn named Youth Food Champions
Houda Aden, Isha Kasai, Odivio Mariano and Brayden Nadeau are being honored for their work to produce local food, raise awareness of food insecurity and teaching other young people about gardening and nutrition.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Lewiston election workers keep civic process running smoothly
Kudos: The city hires and trains about 150 Lewiston residents for most elections. There's an average turnover rate of between 10%-15%.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2023
Local therapy dogs worked overtime to respond to crisis
Kudos: Hundreds of therapy dogs were brought to Lewiston after the Oct. 25 mass shooting, including those trained in crisis response. A few local handlers and their dogs worked alongside them.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Kudos: Penny Jessop named Trinity Jubilee Center’s Volunteer of the Year
Jessop makes a food run every weekend, and this year took on the center's vegetable garden.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
Kudos: Pine Street block party organizers do it for the community
The event brought out hundreds of people, and the organizers say it's an important reminder of the strengths of the Lewiston community.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Kudos: James Parakilas talks about the ‘overwhelming’ response to LA Arts’ new space
The space can be used as an art gallery, performance or meeting space, and features a kitchen that allows LA Arts to host receptions.
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PublishedJune 4, 2023
Kudos: Ellie Vance reaps a harvest as FoodCorps teacher at Lewiston schools
'By giving students access to gardening and cooking, we can broaden their horizons and expand their curiosity around food,' FoodCorps service member Ellie Vance said who is moving on after two years at Montello Elementary School.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Kudos: Ashley Goodwin helps combat food insecurity
In late 2021, Goodwin helped launch a program that provides emergency food kits to patients facing food insecurity.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Kudos: Volunteers step up to run shelters during extreme cold
'Just the response was beautiful,' volunteer Randy Beard says. 'It made me feel good that the community came together like that.'
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2023
Kudos: Auburn Exchange Club volunteers prop up local youth
Volunteers with the Exchange Club of Auburn have a longstanding relationship with local youth programs like the Auburn PAL Center.
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