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.

Kudos: Anne Skelton puts in overtime as a volunteer

The Auburn resident serves at the Lewiston YWCA food pantry and Catholic Charities Maine.

Kudos: 9-year-old donates 400 pounds of pork to Lewiston shelter

Ivy Peckham, 9, caught pigs at scrambles the past few years and raised them at a farm in Hebron.

Kudos: Betty Bates knits her way to recognition

Auburn woman, 88, named to Maine's volunteer honor roll after logging more than 1,100 hours knitting items for Catholic Charities.

Kudos: Joe Cook keeps the Lewiston Farmers’ Market running

The 67-year-old volunteer, who uses a wheelchair most of the time, is the official greeter and much more.

Kudos: Recovery Connections receives ‘Spirit of America’ award

Founder Jeremy Hiltz and Recovery Connections of Maine receive annual award from city of Lewiston for dedication to helping those recovering from addiction.

Kudos: Through cancer battle, ‘Jimbo’ Marston continues fundraising for Make-A-Wish

An annual event put on by the longtime publisher of Uncle Andy's Digest has raised nearly $500,000.

Christine Berry retires after changing Maine’s mental health landscape

Kudos: Berry is responsible for establishing three "clubhouse" programs across the state, which prioritize social and education wellness, and employment opportunities. She's retiring after 35 years in the field.