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Inmates, mentors share writings of hope, faith, discovery

By admin | Published: June 16, 2012

Christie Hendrix reads her story. 1:00 AM A program called Sister stories culminates Friday at Cumberland County Jail with a public reading. By Ann S. Kim Writer PORTLAND – Stefanie Brewer stepped up and donned the orange scarf — a symbol of her solidarity with the incarcerated women who shared the podium with her – and [...]

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Benefactor’s story heads to the big screen

By admin | Published: March 11, 2012

“Deep in the Heart” is a new film based on the life of Richard Wallrath, 81, the leading scholarship donor to agriculture- and livestock-based youth programs in Texas. After recovering from alcoholism more than 40 years ago, Wallrath started Champion Window co. with his sons, earned about $5.5 million and donated $3.5 million to the [...]

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