Kudos: Pine Street block party organizers do it for the community

The event brought out hundreds of people, and the organizers say it's an important reminder of the strengths of the Lewiston community.

Kudos: James Parakilas talks about the ‘overwhelming’ response to LA Arts’ new space

The space can be used as an art gallery, performance or meeting space, and features a kitchen that allows LA Arts to host receptions.

Kudos: Ellie Vance reaps a harvest as FoodCorps teacher at Lewiston schools

'By giving students access to gardening and cooking, we can broaden their horizons and expand their curiosity around food,' FoodCorps service member Ellie Vance said who is moving on after two years at Montello Elementary School.

Kudos: Ashley Goodwin helps combat food insecurity

In late 2021, Goodwin helped launch a program that provides emergency food kits to patients facing food insecurity.

Kudos: Volunteers step up to run shelters during extreme cold

'Just the response was beautiful,' volunteer Randy Beard says. 'It made me feel good that the community came together like that.'

Kudos: Auburn Exchange Club volunteers prop up local youth

Volunteers with the Exchange Club of Auburn have a longstanding relationship with local youth programs like the Auburn PAL Center.

Kudos: Arthur Pleau does the ‘little things that make a big difference’ at Trinity

Since finding Trinity, Pleau has become one of the organization's most reliable volunteers, lovingly known as the center's volunteer handyman. 

Kudos: Turner teen leads effort to restore cemetery

Gavin Holbrook, 17, helped improve the Olde French Cemetery in Turner as part of his effort to become an Eagle Scout.

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Kudos: Trinity plans to ‘king size’ Halloween fun in the Tree Streets

The Trinity Jubilee Center is set to hand out king-size candy bars in an effort to bring more Halloween spirit to the Tree Streets neighborhood. Community Concepts and Promise Early Education Center are joining to create a trick-or-treating trio.