These Mainers are going above and beyond to make a difference.

Our readers and advertisers have nominated these heroes
who have emerged through Covid-19.

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Soldiers of the Maine Army National Guard

To the Soldiers of the Maine Army National Guard who were activated and volunteered their efforts to help coordinate, deliver (PPE), and train healthcare workers throughout the COVID-19 response efforts.
Thank you for your support to our communities!

Nominated by Anonymous

The Staff of Ashton Gardens

Our Management Teams, our Activity Director, our Housekeepers, our Servers and our Culinary Team—every single one of them—have gone above and beyond to ensure our residents are taken care of, loved & know We Are In This Together!

From the bottom of my heart, they are Heroes that don’t wear capes and deserving of our utmost respect, recognition & praise. Thank you to the Heroes of Ashton Gardens!

Nominated by Angela Fall, Community Sales Manager, Hawthorn Senior Living

Cara Romano
ED of Heart of Ellsworth

“Cara quickly saw the needs of the downtown businesses to connect during the pandemic. She quickly created a weekly zoom meeting that provides speakers with knowledge of what is available to guide them during unpredictable times. She has speakers from SBA, CEI, legislative offices and others. Thank you Cara for your passion to the Heart of Ellsworth!”

Nominated by Melissa Denbow, VP Corporate Giving, Machias Savings Bank

Larry Barker
President and CEO, Machias Savings Bank

“During a crisis no one could have predicted, Larry has lead his team of 290 to not only support the lending needs created by the stimulus package, but supporting the community with philanthropy. The Rapid Response Fund grants of $300,000 to nonprofits supporting those impacted physically and financially by Covid-19 was quickly implemented. He has created a culture of philanthropy in nature while being a for profit business. Thank you Larry for seeing the needs of our State and providing support at all times!”

Nominated by Melissa Denbow, VP Corporate Giving, Machias Savings Bank

Amy Meader
Rivalries, Falmouth

“For coordinating and donating meals to health care workers.”

Nominated by Elise Kiely, Legacy Properties

Coffee by Design

“For donating coffee to health care workers and encouraging customers to donate as well.”

Nominated by Amalia Moon, Amalia Moon Jewelry

Chief Chris Greely
Holden Police Department

“For checking in on senior citizens, and providing them with needed supplies.”

Nominated by Bruce Graybill, Sider’s Woodworking

Cellblock Fire Containment Systems, Standish

“For retooling their manufacturing to produce face masks and hand sanitizer—and then giving these products to nursing homes and others in the community.”

Nominated by: Wendy Johnson, Boatelope

Seana Cullinan
Larkspur Landscaping

“For helping others in the landscaping business stay safe during the Coronavirus outbreak.”

Nominated by: Kate Sanders-Flemming, Buena Vista Landscaping

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Recognize and Thank Your Hero

Whether they’re a health care worker, first responder, pharmacy employee,
driving the produce delivery truck at 3 a.m. to move food before the store opens so the shelves
are restocked, or doing another kindness for their community,
we want to hear about them!

You may nominate a hero with as much or as little information as you can provide.

 

Use the form below to nominate your hero.

 

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Letters to the Editor

Navigating Muddy Waters
[“Muddy Waters,” [Summerguide 2020] is just excellent! Congratulations!
And perfectly timed, as Bruce and I have just published volume two, The Intellectual Sword: Harvard Law School, the Second Century, which continues to address the issues of racist historical facts. We would be delighted to get your reaction. Again, many congratulations on a most interesting and well-researched article!
Daniel R. Coquillette, Boston College, and Harvard Law School

We Didn’t Say That!
I am a proud native Mainer, born and raised in Old Orchard Beach. I’ve been quarantining here with family for the last six months. I was happy to pick up Summerguide 2020 and enjoy positive articles and observations on Maine.
The “Beach Vibes” article was clever, comparing celebrities to different beaches throughout Maine. I was so disappointed, angry, and confused as to why the Old Orchard Beach summary made a reference to “where drunks meet the ocean.”
Claudia Pouravelis, Boston, Massachusetts
It’s a joke from a source we interview in the story. For our high opinion of O.O.B., see our features from “Pier Review” to “Lindbergh Slept Here.” —Ed.

Dockside Delights
Thank you for the review of [DiMillo’s On the Water], “The Floating Opera” [Summerguide 2020]. Your generosity in this time of uncertainty is appreciated.
Steven DiMillo, Portland

Reflections
Should we change the name of the Royal River? Not yet. I appreciate how much your article “Muddy Waters” [Summerguide 2020] makes me reconsider the name. It now holds a whole complex history for me, of early settlers and then great family wealth born of slavery and violent oppression. In time let the name Royal River flow into history, let people choose the story they want the river’s name to tell. For now it’s good to reconsider what associating the river with the name of one dominant white family can teach us about ourselves.
Martin Goodman, London, UK

Love in Time
[See “Wild Child,” April 2010.]
I’m 65. A friend of mine turned me on to Home Free when I was a freshman in college. I loved it and bought every album since then, always waiting for and anticipating his next release. You’ve probably heard this a million times, but the songs always seemed to parallel my life at the time. When I want to relive all those old memories, I do a binge from Home Free to Full Circle. Dan Fogelberg is one of my very special musical heroes. I was heartbroken when he passed but so glad he passed this way during my life.
Bruce Eneboe, Tucson, Arizona