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Hero Central

About Hero Central

The world could use a few heroes right about now. Each of us has a chance to be a hero in the life of another person. There are everyday heroes right in our own communities. We want to tell the stories of these everyday heroes. So tell us about the hero in your life at herocentral@wcsh6.com.

Hero Central Stories
Four month old Jameson Brooks, who is fighting brain cancer, finds comfort in his dad Justins arms.

Infant has army of support in battle against brain cancer

6:17 PM, Dec 16, 2011

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Jameson Brooks has been fighting a courageous battle against brain cancer, with his family and members of the community supporting him every step of the way.

Hoops Hero closing in one million mark

5:36 PM, Nov 3, 2011

KENNEBUNK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- On Veteran's Day in 2009, Dave Cummings started his quest to make one million free throws to raise money and awareness for the sacrifices made by our military men and women.

Volunteers unload bags full of donated food during the United Ways food drive.

United Way kicks off annual campaign with food drive

5:58 PM, Sep 1, 2011

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The United Way of Greater Portland kicked off its annual campaign with a food drive to help area food pantries and raise awareness about the growing hunger problem in Maine.

Pratt & Whitney is recognized for their support of employees who are also members of the Guard and Reserves.

Employer recognized for support of Guard & Reserve

3:59 PM, Aug 26, 2011

NORTH BERWICK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Nearly half of our national defense is comprised of men and women who serve part-time in the National Guard and Reserves.

Runners finish the inaugural Run for the Fallen in Portlands Monument Square.

Maine's Run for the Fallen inspiring other remembrance runs

8:05 AM, Aug 5, 2011

OGUNQUIT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Three years ago a group of volunteers quickly came together to organize a run in honor of service men and women from Maine killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

People gather for the nightly memorial flag raising in Old Orchard Beach.

Maine town honoring veterans' sacrifices with nightly ceremony

6:31 PM, Jul 25, 2011

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Each night this summer at six o'clock, a group of volunteers descends on the town's Veteran's Memorial Park to perform a simple ceremony for people most of them have never met.

Maine women veterans honored at special silver coin ceremony.

Maine women veterans honored in ceremony

4:51 PM, Jun 6, 2011

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Forty-two women veterans, who served their country during conflicts from WWII to the present day Global War on Terror, were honored in a special ceremony at the Maine Veteran's Home.

Warren Center cuts ribbon on new building

3:39 PM, Jun 6, 2011

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- People with hearing and speech disorders in the Bangor area have turned to the Warren Center for help for the past 50 years.

Bobby Silcott demonstrates how to use a pet oxygen mask.

A dozen pet oxygen mask kits donated to first responders

5:34 PM, May 16, 2011

SACO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A generous donation of a dozen pet oxygen mask kits to first responders in Biddeford and Saco will have pets, and their owners, breathing easier if they are the victims of a fire.

Tractor trailer stuffed full of 'Crutches 4 Africa'

4:43 PM, May 13, 2011

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- For the past year, members of Rotary Clubs from throughout southern Maine and New Hampshire's Sea Coast have been gathering used and unwanted canes and crutches to send to people struggling with disabilities in Africa.

Man seriously injured in swimming accident to take the plunge to help others

6:11 PM, Dec 28, 2010

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- When Dylan Woodhouse broke his neck while swimming at Old Orchard Beach this past summer, the last thing he was thinking about was braving the frigid waters of the Atlantic on New Year's Day.

Wish comes true for Maine teen

5:43 PM, Dec 10, 2010

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Two and a half years after a machete attack left her scarred and recovering from a brain injury, Nikki Guerrette saw a wish come true Friday.

Operation Tribute growing to help more military members

2:35 PM, Dec 7, 2010

GORHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- What started three years ago as a way to say thanks to the children of Maine service members, Operation Tribute has quickly grown to help thousands of kids throughout the Northeast.

Family opens thrift store as a way to give back to their community

9:21 AM, Nov 29, 2010

CARIBOU, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Cindy and Christian Johnson know all about the financial and emotional stress having a child with a life threatening illness can cause.

Tax prep volunteers needed

8:14 AM, Oct 26, 2010

(NEWS CENTER) -- The Internal Revenue Service and AARP are looking for volunteers to help Mainers file their tax returns.

Belgrade grandmother sews for foster and adopted children

5:19 PM, Sep 9, 2010

BELGRADE, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Foster kids often have very little they can call their own. But thanks to the generousity of a grandmother in Belgrade, little girls who live in foster care, in adoptive homes, or with their grandparents have brand new dresses made just for them.

ATV riders take to state trails to raise money for Camp CaPella

5:44 PM, Aug 25, 2010

BREWER, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- Fans of four-wheeling will be hitting the trails to raise money for a good cause this weekend.  

2009 Run for the Fallen

Annual run honors Maine's fallen service members

8:24 AM, Aug 22, 2010

OGUNQUIT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- What started as a one-time local tie-in to a national remeberance run, has now become an annual event honoring service members with Maine ties killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Red Cross sends urgent request for blood

5:14 PM, Aug 17, 2010

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The American Red Cross has put out an urgent call for blood donations in New England.

A wish granted for a special young man

11:59 AM, Aug 4, 2010

SOUTH PARIS, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- 20 year old Joshua Kennison was born without hands or feet, but he has not let his disability define who he is or limit what he can do.

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