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Fifth grade junior volunteers Noah Buiniskas, student of Amy St. Pierre, and Kelsey Russell, student of Jamey Martin, offered assistance during recess to sort donations to the Maine Toys for Tots Campaign with LCS Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – The spirit of giving during the season is alive and well in Lisbon.  Students, staff and families of Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School, and Lisbon High School partnered with the United State Marine Corp.

Recently the Maine Commission for Community Service challenged communities across Maine to develop volunteer service projects that unite community sectors in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Our challenge was met with an overwhelming response of 26 grant applications. We are happy to announce, the Maine Commission for Community Service, awarded 16 organizations $500 grants to implement Martin Luther King Day of Service Projects.
We encourage local citizens to contact a project in their community and take part in the Martin Luther King Day of Service. This special day of service is an important way for Maine’s people to experience the significance of service, volunteerism and collaboration amongst their neighbors. These service projects will not only impact their communities, but celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and his commitment to service, non-violence, and diversity.

Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) Vice-Chair Kenzi Masselli and Lewiston Public Works employees Leo Lemay, Scott Bates, and TJ Duperry beat inclement winter weather today by planting a five-sided raised flower bed in front of the Lewiston Memorial Armory, 65 Central Avenue.
 
The planting had been a city beautification goal of the LYAC since June, and plans came together this afternoon.
 
Mayor Laurent F. Gilbert, Sr., who viewed the flower bed shortly after it was completed noted, "It's really nice to see that young people like Kenzi take pride in how their community is represented.  It's also great to see Public Works employees supporting Lewiston's youth."
 
For more information on the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council, interested parties may visit www.ci.lewiston.me.us/lyac.