Mainers to be thankful for 2016

We take a moment this season to give thanks to those among us who give time and energy to the larger community, enriching the world around us. Here are 11 people who have worked diligently, often without recognition, to comfort, protect, nurture and inspire others who need a helping hand.

As Mainers gather around loaded tables and greet family members who come from afar, we also take a moment to give thanks to those among us who give their time and their energy to the larger community, sharing their humanity and enriching the world around us. Here are 11 people who have worked diligently, often without recognition, to comfort, protect, nurture and inspire others who need a helping hand.