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 10 people who have worked diligently, often without recognition, to comfort, protect, nurture and inspire others who need a helping hand.
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Stephen Betters
What started as a bet has turned into an ongoing mission to help ill children.
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Jamie Dorr
She felt compelled to organize a grass-roots Bath initiative to prevent suicide.
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Patricia Stone
A retired teacher, she helps absorb the sadness of families experiencing grief.
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Evelyn King
She teaches women how to cast a fishing rod, select a fly, row a boat and land a fish.
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Ayumi Horie
An artist and activist, she makes pots that inspire community connections.
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Jim Godbout
His advice: ‘See what you can do to make a difference in someone else’s life.’
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Brenda Viola
She’s committed to making the immigrant experience easier for other newcomers.
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Dale Robin Goodman
She puts to work her passion for free speech and public access to the airwaves.
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Merrie Allen
Helping is more than just a job for the director of a South Portland resource hub.