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Genocide survivors share stories at Bates College
In anticipation of the 30th commemoration of the beginning of one of the darkest chapters in human history–the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda–the Bates College French and Francophone Studies Department presented a transformative conference in Lewiston in March titled “Rwanda 30 Years After: Trauma Healing of Genocide Survivors & Intergenerational Trauma.“ The conference brought together survivors, scholars, and activists, and featured distinguished speakers Esther Mujawayo, Jean Bosco Rutagengwa, and Chantal Kayitesi, who shared their own harrowing experiences and insights as survivors of the genocide, shedding light on its enduring impact.
Report: Maine ranks 6th nationally for percentage of people's spending on groceries
PORTLAND (WGME) - The cost of groceries in Maine is forcing more people to look for help putting food on the table. “Food is very expensive lately, and they’re very grateful to have this resource for them," Freeport Community Services Food Pantry Supervisor Andy Wyatt. They help more than...
Lewiston Public Library could eliminate safety position in budget cut
LEWISTON (WGME) -- After safety issues at the Lewiston Public Library, a security officer, library monitor and safety role were added. That third safety position is a job that’s rarely been filled and as a result, could be eliminated in budget talks. “The security issues that we are having...
These Maine fifth graders just raised and released 250 brook trout
POLAND, Maine — Did you know it takes a certain water temperature and pH level to raise and keep baby trout alive? Those were just a couple of the lessons fifth graders at Poland Community School received this year through the "Brookie Buddies" program. In January, students received hundreds...
‘South Pacific’: First MSMT show of 2024
Maine Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is proud to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” the inaugural production for the 2024 season, opening June 5 at the Pickard Theatre on Bath Road in Brunswick. Since its premiere in 1949, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” has mesmerized audiences worldwide, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including numerous Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
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