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  November 28, 2019
  

  Florence Olebe

  The community 'elder' facilitates understanding through language as an on-call interpreter for Maine Medical Center who also helps families experiencing domestic violence.

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  November 28, 2019
  

  Lenny Smith

  The recovery advocate uses his long-term sobriety to help others.

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  November 28, 2019
  

  Leon Duff

  The retired central Maine educator 'shows up in so many ways,' including serving on the boards of three nonprofits, donating produce from his garden and helping a 99-year-old friend.

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  November 28, 2019
  

  Lonney Steeves

  The longtime Winthrop rec director and coach is 'like a big daddy to all these kids.'

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  November 28, 2019
  

  Mufalo Chitam

  The immigrant leader went into overdrive, working 13-hour days and drawing on years of connections to help asylum seekers who came to Portland last summer.

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  November 22, 2018
  

  Mainers to be thankful for 2018

  We take a moment this season to give thanks to those among us who give time and energy to the larger community, enriching the world around us. Here are some people who stood out to us for working diligently, often without recognition, to comfort, protect, nurture and inspire others who need a helping hand.

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