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How a tiny Aroostook County church has helped 26 people escape Ukraine

by David DiMinno
5 years ago
Alexe Costea (far right) is shown with Ukrainian refugees who he helped transport across the Ukraine-Romania border. Credit: Courtesy of Alexe Costea
The small, rural East Ridge Union Church in Mars Hill is helping with the evacuation of Ukraine, one donation at a time. Read more.
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