Regarding the flurry of bills being proposed in the wake of the Lewiston tragedy, it’s no surprise that Sen. Eric Brakey is suggesting a license plate tribute instead of something substantive. After all, Brakey was instrumental in the effort to pass the “concealed carry without a permit” bill a few years ago, giving Maine’s gun-related […]
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Vicki Woodward Leiva, the beloved matriarch of our family, an educator in the Duluth Public Schools, and a pioneering member of the Headstart program. Vicki was born on Dec 7, 1943 and passed away on Nov 13, 2022. Vicki graduated from Denfeld High School and always had a love for learning and helping others. She received her bachelors degree and masters equivalency at the University of Superior Wisconsin and went on to work as a special education teacher in Duluth Public schools for 30 years, making a positive impact on countless students. In the 1970’s, Vicki played a key role in the establishment of Headstart in Duluth, a federally funded program designed to provide early education, health, and social services to low-income children and their families. Vicki was passionate about ensuring that every child had the opportunity to succeed and thrive and worked tirelessly to make Headstart a success.