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Ryan Ciezynski waits Tuesday in a cold parking garage in Lewiston for the bus that will take him home to Connecticut. Ciezynski visited his fiance before catching the bus at the Oak Street Bus Station. “I love it here in the summer,” he said. “It’s cold in Connecticut, but not like this. I can’t wait for this bus to come.”
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Central Maine Power Co. workers were expected to work throughout the night Tuesday to restore power to thousands of customers after shrieking winds gusting up to 65 mph ripped down tree limbs and power lines.
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Deadline is today for diocese free Noël Dinner
Today marks the reservation deadline for community members wishing to participate in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland’s 18th annual free Noël Dinner. Due to COVID precautions, this year’s holiday dinner will served via home deliveries on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.
The meal will include corn chowder, ham with a choice of raisin or pineapple sauce, cornbread stuffing, scalloped potatoes, garlic honey carrots, a salad and dessert. The meal will be prepared by chef Justin Walker of Walker’s Maine Restaurant in York.
All community members are welcome to reserve complimentary meals by calling 967-1911 or by visiting www.communityharvestonline.org. All meal reservations must be made in advance by Dec. 15. The delivery of meals will adhere to CDC guidelines for social distancing, sanitizing and other safety measures.
Originally published on December 14, 2020 10:32 am
St. Louis native Tracie Berry-McGhee knew from an early age about the value of having a safe space. Growing up, hers was the library.
“I knew that if I could go into the library, I could make my dreams come true,” Berry-McGhee said. “Because I knew that knowledge was power.”
For nearly two decades, the licensed therapist has been working to empower and give more girls of color a safe space through the I Define Me Movement, which she founded in 2002. Oftentimes, Berry-McGhee said, girls are left out and don’t feel like they have a safe space to talk about the challenges they face.
Final homeless veteran Stand Down of the year Dec. 15 Sat, 12/12/2020 - 7:45am
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) and their community partners will hold a Stand Down for homeless veterans in need of assistance. The Stand Down will be held at the Sanford Vet Center, which is located at 628 Main St. in Springvale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterans who are currently homeless or who are on the brink of homelessness will be provided connection to the Veterans Administration, community services, clothes, food, a hot meal, and shelter. Partner agencies will include: Maine Veterans in Need, Operation Brotherhood, Sanford Vet Center, Preble Street, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Freedom Riders, Patriot Riders Chapter 2, Easterseals Maine, Wellness Mobile, Veterans Count, Veterans Inc., and the VA Maine Healthcare System.