Lewiston artist Charlie Hewitt, right, and Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline dedicate a “Hopeful” sign Feb. 26, 2024, at City Hall in Lewiston that was later sent to Uzhhorod, Ukraine.

LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - After 10 years of sculpting, the city of Lewiston unveiled a brand-new statue of Muhammad Ali. The sculpture immortalizes the boxing legend’s historic knockout of Sonny ...

As Lewiston resident and Bates College graduate Ilyas Bashir said during Saturday’s unveiling ceremony, “Ali showed us that the fight is bigger than the ring. That’s why this moment matters.

Since then, the sign has spread across five different states, and even made its international debut in Ukraine three weeks ago. Designed by Lewiston native Charlie Hewitt, he says “Hopeful” is ...

Muhammad Ali fought Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine, in May 1965, ... Charlie Hewitt's "Hopeful" sign on the side of Bates Mill No. 5 in 2024 where the Ali statue will be unveiled.

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A new stop has been forged on the “Hopeful” Trail. The City of Ellsworth welcomed their own “Hopeful” sign Friday. Crews put the aluminum, light-up sign up on the ...