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What makes newspaper work fulfilling is when our stories are able to bring about some beneficial outcome for people. Lots of stories focus on problems our towns are facing or concerns over school operations or some criminal episode. So it’s important when the Morning Sentinel is able to produce stories that offer solutions or some sort of resolution to a problem.
And such was the case with a few stories we carried about 64-year-old Kevin Horton. Horton is a disabled man who’s unable to read or write and relies on the assistance of aides who provide support. He had lived for 25 years in an apartment in downtown Waterville. With the help of a walker he would regularly make his way over to Head of Falls to visit with friends who would congregate at the park. But then his apartment building went up for sale, and the new owner told tenants they had to leave due to upcoming renovation.
Horton is on a limited income and had nowhere to go. He struggled to find another apartment. He was forced to move into the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville. But stories about him generated a strong response from readers and eventually Horton, with the help of his support team, was able to land a new apartment. It was heartwarming to see the many readers who expressed concern for Horton and offered ideas for housing. It was the kind of outpouring of support and kindness that can anchor a community, and the Morning Sentinel was proud to be a part of it.
— David Warren
Morning Sentinel City Editor |
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