Special people deserve special thanks

Meet the Sun Journal 2023 Mainers To Be Thankful For

The Sun Journal profiles people in the area who were nominated by friends, family or co-workers for their efforts to make their communities better.

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For

We once again recognize community members who show exceptional kindness and generosity in their everyday lives and also acknowledge those who stepped up in the wake of the tragedy in Lewiston.

Janice Sweeney: ‘Can’t say no’

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For: She has been volunteering in her small town all of her life. 'It's just what I do.'

Michelle Legare: Bridging the gap between school and community

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For: A school resource officer and community volunteer says she's 'always here' to help steer kids in the right direction.

Team Lewiston: They stepped up when a city needed them the most

Mainers To Be Thankful For: As our state continues to grapple with the tragedy that took place last month in Lewiston, thankfulness is hardly the foremost emotion. But there have been numerous acts of remarkable bravery, extreme selflessness and effusive support.

Amran Osman: Change that can save lives

Meet our 2023 Mainers to Be Thankful For: She created Generational Noor, a safe space for immigrant families and young people to talk about difficult societal issues.

Regan Thibodeau: In service and in mourning

Mainers to Be Thankful For: After the Lewiston shootings, Thibodeau found strength in the deaf community, her family, and strangers.

Anne Lambert has the answers in Chesterville

Lambert has made spreadsheets, done road research and finds answers to questions to help make municipal decisions easier.

Meet our 2022 Mainers To Be Thankful For

The Sun Journal profiles people in the area who were nominated by friends, family or co-workers for their efforts to make their communities better.