LEWISTON — Mary Seaman never had any children, yet she’s known as “mom” at Lewiston High School. She’s had a baby named after her. Former students, and parents of former students, show up in her yard and join her for breakfast. She’s built a community within a community at the school. After years working as […]
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How Mary Seaman helped Casey — and others
LEWISTON — In 2010, Casey Paladino was a 15-year-old Lewiston High School student who didn’t have a home and was on his own. He couch-surfed with friends. Fast forward to today. Paladino is a Lewiston High School graduate, Class of 2012. He has two degrees from Syracuse University in New York, one in civil engineering […]
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Homeless program 'will run as it has'
With Mary Seaman retiring, Dan Sansoucy wil take over her duties as liaison for homeless students at Lewiston High School, Assistant Superintendent Shawn Chabot said. LEWISTON — While homeless education program liaison Mary Seaman is retiring, the Lewiston High School program will still “run as it has in the past,” Assistant Superintendent Shawn Chabot said. […]
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Community giving to Lewiston High’s homeless program
LEWISTON — On the lower level of Lewiston High School is The Store Next Door, a food pantry/supply closet/kitchen table for students without homes. There’s heartache and tears — but also joy and laughter. On a recent Friday as the 1:59 p.m. bell rang, ending another week, students broke into smiles as they danced during […]
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Working: Living in, running The Great Outdoors
TURNER — Thirty-five years ago, Mary Seaman’s parents, Jo and Clint, out on a boat ride on Pleasant Pond, pulled up to The Great Outdoors and jokingly told the owners they were there to buy the sprawling former girls’ camp. The couple got a call not long after. Were they serious? Because it was for […]