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LEWISTON — At the first official meeting of the 2017-2018 school year, the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council on Sep. 7 agreed to plan a public education initiative on “The New Lewiston.”
Members during the group’s August orientation discussed the many offerings and activities int he city, but also how many have misconceptions about the city.
The Sept. 7 meeting focused on how the city has evolved and what the group can do to spotlight the Lewiston of today. The initiative, instead of just telling people that Lewiston is a wonderful place to be, will help others to truly understand, and will be aimed at different age groups, said a news release from the group.
Citing Lewiston’s low crime rate, many restaurants, parks, famous people native to Lewiston, and annual events, second year LYAC member Emma Williams notes, “We’re excited to work on some public education, as we want people to really know how great it is here.”
Hunter Landry, a new member to the youth council, noted, “I don’t like how Lewiston’s reputation is sometimes talked about and perceived by others. To me, Lewiston is Portland without the coast. There is a lot to do here.”
Carolyn Adams, who hopes to one day be a photo journalist, said that earlier the day of the meeting she had talked with a local woman who was sharing positive thoughts on a piece of cardboard, “I was excited about that, as we need to focus on our positives, not negativity about our own city.”
Group members are going to research more things about Lewiston and then plan a “What Do You Know About Lewiston” trivia night, where residents can compete.
New LYAC member Emma Wolverton mentioned hearing how in some communities people paint rocks with positive messages for community placement. She added that perhaps attendees at the upcoming trivia night could paint Lewiston-focused facts, places and messages on rocks for community distribution.
The trivia night date and time will be announced in the near future, and LYAC will offer a Lewiston restaurant gift card for the winner.
LYAC was established by the Lewiston City Council in 2001, meeting for the first time in 2002. The group is funded annually by the Lewiston Firefighters Association.
For more information, visit www.lewistonmaine.gov/lyac.
