Mainers to be Thankful For Archives

Maine

Steve Knight, Waterville: Keeping food and medical supplies from going to waste

by Jake Freudberg November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The retired high school teachers has found a ‘niche’ in putting things to good use.

Androscoggin County, Bethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Special people deserve special thanks

November 4, 2024January 16, 2025

Do you know someone whose hard work and generosity makes life better for their fellow Mainers? Every Thanksgiving, we recognize 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For, and we want your suggestions. We’re looking for people who haven’t previously made news headlines or received major awards. We’re looking for unsung heroes who go above and beyond, […]

Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Meet the Sun Journal 2023 Mainers To Be Thankful For

November 22, 2023November 21, 2023

The Sun Journal profiles people in the area who were nominated by friends, family or co-workers for their efforts to make their communities better.

Maine, News

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

We once again recognize community members who show exceptional kindness and generosity in their everyday lives and also acknowledge those who stepped up in the wake of the tragedy in Lewiston.

Franklin

Janice Sweeney: ‘Can’t say no’

by Donna M. Perry November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For: She has been volunteering in her small town all of her life. ‘It’s just what I do.’

Oxford Hills

Michelle Legare: Bridging the gap between school and community

by Steve Sherlock November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For: A school resource officer and community volunteer says she’s ‘always here’ to help steer kids in the right direction.

Lewiston-Auburn

Team Lewiston: They stepped up when a city needed them the most

by Ray Routhier November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Mainers To Be Thankful For: As our state continues to grapple with the tragedy that took place last month in Lewiston, thankfulness is hardly the foremost emotion. But there have been numerous acts of remarkable bravery, extreme selflessness and effusive support.

Lewiston-Auburn

Amran Osman: Change that can save lives

by Steve Collins November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For: She created Generational Noor, a safe space for immigrant families and young people to talk about difficult societal issues.