The Sun Journal’s own Russ Dillingham, who continues to photograph Lewiston during its highest and lowest moments, was the featured speaker Thursday at the Great Falls Forum.
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Hannah Pingree wants Maine to continue its climate work ‘with or without’ Trump administration
Pingree, who has led the state’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future since 2019, said she’s hopeful Maine will continue its ‘common sense’ policies on climate resilience and energy efficiency.
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Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’
Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.
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Wabanaki Alliance leader discusses power dynamics and progress in Lewiston
A “then and now” discussion about Wabanakis on Thursday garnered the largest attendance in recent years for a Great Falls Forum.
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Great Falls Forum: Wabanakis Then and Now
Join us at noon Thursday, March 20 at the Lewiston Public Library in Callahan Hall to hear from Maulian Bryant, Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance.
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Lewiston shooting commission chair recaps ‘profound’ fact-finding mission
Daniel Wathen said he believes the commission’s report has established a ‘common set of facts’ that policymakers, law enforcement and others can use going forward.
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Maine’s poet laureate shares living out her childhood dream and the power of words
Julia Bouwsma, who will release her third poetry collection this year, spoke about the role Maine plays in her poetry, and the relevance of poetry in times of isolation and polarization.
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2024 election results offer mixed picture but perhaps big changes, experts from Bates College say
Two Bates College professors offered their views on what to make of this month’s election during Thursday’s Great Falls Forum.
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Great Falls Forum: Christy Gardner touts the power of service dogs
Paralympian Christy Gardner shows how service dogs can accomplish tasks like close drawers and cabinets, turn on lights and pick items up off the floor.
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Great Falls Forum: Local organization mentors young journalists across the globe
The nonprofit has worked with student journalists on all seven continents, with teens often producing stories on conflicts, elections, mental health, natural disasters and more.