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International Youth Day in Lewiston, Maine

August 27, 2018

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by Ash Knight

Under sunny skies, people gathered Saturday for the first International Youth Day in Lewiston, Maine. The event, sponsored by Maine Community Integration, was part of a “Becoming American” series in the community this fall. Youth Journalism International, one of the partner organizations, took part in the day’s festivities. (Ash Knight/YJI)

Facepainting was popular with young children. (Ash Knight/YJI)

Balloon animals were a hit. (Ash Knight/YJI)

Plenty of delicious food made the day even better. (Ash Knight/YJI)

Maine Community Integration’s Fowsi Musse, who organized International Youth Day, with Lewiston Police Officer Joe Philippon. (Ash Knight/YJI)

A disc jockey played music from the historic gazebo and often got people dancing. (Ash Knight/YJI)

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Youth Journalism International

6 days ago

Happy Earth Day from around the world! YJI students from Egypt, Scotland, England, Portugal, the United States; and Germany showcase the beauty of our planet through their incredible photography. 🌎🌲🌸#youthjournalisminternational #journalism #education #journalismeducation #photo #earthday #beautiful #planet #earth #students ... See MoreSee Less

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Youth Journalism International

6 days ago

🌎 ✨ Our YJI family wishes everyone a Happy Earth Day.-------------------------------------------------------🔗 Read or listen to our pieces at : www.youthjournalism.org❤️ Help and donate at : www.helpyji.otg#journalism#EarthDay2025 #Sustainability #YouthVoices #EcoFriendly #SaveThePlanet #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #NatureLovers #youthjournalisminternational ... See MoreSee Less

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Youth Journalism International

6 days ago

📺 Make sure to tune in to our fast approaching awards ceremony for the YJI contest! Two members of the Board of Directors, Sarah and Linus, will be hosting the event! Don’t miss it! #youthjournalism #award #journalism #contest #international #awardsceremony ... See MoreSee Less

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Youth Journalism International

7 days ago

🇪🇬 🇻🇦 Ahmed Elkhamisy our reporter from Egypt wrote an appreciation for Pope Francis the Pope of the Vatican after he passed away today . ----------------------------------------------------------------🔗 Read or listen at : www.youthjournalism.org❤️ Help and donate at : www.helpyji.org#youthjournalisminternational #PopeFrancis #EgyptianJournalism #VaticanNews #TributeToThePope #AhmedElkhamisy #YouthJournalism #RIPPopeFrancis ... See MoreSee Less

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