Mary Dunn, who has traveled to the U.S. and Mexican border, is helping to organize the exhibit, as well as a silent auction fundraiser Oct. 12 at Hathaway Creative Center to help asylum seekers with humanitarian aid and legal services.
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Maine Suffrage Centennial: Lewiston journalist was early, bold advocate for the vote among Franco women
Starting in 1910, Camille Lessard Bissonnette took a singular stand when she reached out to immigrant women in Maine and women in French Canada.
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Colby College honors journalists killed in line of duty last year
The college on Friday awards all 66 with the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award, named for an Albion native killed defending his newspaper from an pro-slavery mob.
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Commentary: Jamal Khashoggi’s death was part of alarming trend
To raise awareness about the media’s vital yet risky work, Colby College is dedicating its annual award for courage in journalism to 66 journalists who died on assignment.
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A real hoofer, Star the Dancing Horse will take stage at Waterville Opera House
Horseman Kevin Crane and his horse are the headliner for the Waterville Creates! Variety! show to be held Oct. 19 at the Waterville Opera House.
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Residents call out Waterville mayor over Columbus Day proclamation
Mayor Nick Isgro read aloud a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, declaring Oct. 14 Columbus Day, which drew criticism in light of a new state law renaming the day.
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Waterville mayor to proclaim Oct. 14 ‘Columbus Day,’ despite state law
Mayor Nick Isgro’s proclamation honors Christopher Columbus, who has become a reminder of the oppression and pain endured by the native people of the Caribbean islands.
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Torah scrolls prepared for Jewish holidays in Waterville
Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville began its celebration of the Jewish New Year — Rosh Hashanah — on Sunday, hosting more than 120 people from the Waterville area and Colby College for dinner. The two-day celebration concludes at sunset Tuesday. In addition to the new year, Rosh Hashanah celebrates creation, marking the covenant between the […]
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Torah scrolls prepared in Waterville as Jewish High Holidays begin
The celebration of the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah – began at sunset Sunday.
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Colby College’s award for courageous reporting to honor 66 slain journalists
Six journalists will engage in panel discussions Oct. 4 in Waterville about the aftermath of their colleagues’ work.