The Auburn couple volunteers with fellow seniors, Meals on Wheels and at St. Mary’s hospital.
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Kudos: McMahon school teacher Scott Emery and others grow opportunities for students.
This past fall, an all-volunteer garden committee received funding to expand the number of raised beds at the school, and turn the gardens into a larger “outdoor learning space.”
Kudos: Lewiston Youth Council tackles food insecurity
Members of the youth council plan to take part Friday in food distribution event at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center. They are still looking for donations.
Kudos: Trinity shelter supports restaurants that have helped others
During Operation Take Out Hunger, the Trinity Jubilee Center has purchased meals from local restaurants as a way to support businesses that have donated to the soup kitchen in the past, and might be struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kudos: Teen sponsors entire week of meals at Trinity Jubilee shelter
Jackson O’Brien decided he would adopt an entire week in the soup kitchen, providing that day’s meal to shelter guests.
Kudos: Lewiston Youth Council opens up about pandemic isolation
A new photo series from the group of Lewiston high school students hopes to bring awareness to the mental health of young people during the pandemic.
Kudos: Lewiston’s longtime election wardens ‘hooked’ on civic duty
The Sun Journal spoke with three longtime Lewiston election wardens ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election. All have been working at the polls in some fashion for more than 25 years.
Kudos: Wil Libby stewards trail-building at Mount Apatite
Carrie On takes professional back to his BMX days in Auburn park.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 7 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Labor Day, all municipal buildings closed. TUESDAY, Sept. 8 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes a review of the City Charter and a discussion on police body cameras. Regular meeting includes appointing two councilors to serve on […]
Kudos: Volunteers spreading the word to new Mainer community
Several organizations, including a coalition led by Maine Community Integration, are conducting outreach sessions to inform new Mainers about school reopening and mask-wearing.