Ira Mandel stands Tuesday next to his "Be a Friend" display, where people can leave messages on the “Neighborhood Message Board,” or stop by and talk. Mandel’s display is located outside of his house on Cool Street in Waterville.
The “Be a Friend” display located in front of Ira Mandel’s house on Cool Street recently added a “Neighborhood Message Board,” seen Tuesday in Waterville. Mandel has created a place where people can leave notes and community news.
Ira Mandel explains Tuesday how people can stop by his "Be a Friend" display on Cool Street in Waterville and leave messages or talk to him. Mandel spends much of his time trying to bring people together, help them make connections and show them compassion.
The “Be a Friend” display located in front of Ira Mandel’s house on Cool Street is seen Tuesday in Waterville. Mandel has created a space to create new friendships, where people can stop by and talk, leave notes or connect with him over the phone.
Ira Mandel stands Tuesday next to his "Be a Friend" display, which is located outside of his house on Cool Street in Waterville. Mandel’s front lawn has chairs and a picnic table for people to sit and talk.
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