We strongly support Bettyann Sheats for State Senate District 20, which includes Poland, Auburn, Durham, Minot and New Gloucester. Bettyann has dedicated her life to public service, as illustrated by her eight years of service as an Army helicopter pilot after graduating from West Point, a long history of local volunteer and leadership roles, and […]
Tree Street Youth celebrates 10 years of community, safety and hope
The inner city summer camp founded by two Bates College grads continues to impact Lewiston children and the city.
By Ellie WolfeSun Journal
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Ilyassa Katou, left, and Bakar Ibrahim race to the ball during a game of dodgeball Friday at Tree Street Youth in Lewiston. Katou, 11, and Ibrahim, 13, are squad leaders at the center.
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The building where Tree Street Youth started in 2011 had been a paint shop. After that, it was a preschool. Then it was a big, empty building.
Now, 10 years later, the outside is adorned with blue and green painted scales, the basketball court is buzzing with energy, and kids of all ages flow in and out of its doors with ease. The vibe: A more promising future.