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Scenes from Lahaina on Maui

These are scenes from Lahaina as re-entry into the devastated town for some residents begins on Monday, Sept. 25.

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Solar-powered lights shine at the Lahaina Memorial fence above the Lahaina Bypass on Sept. 20.
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A section for beloved animals has been added to the Lahaina Memorial located above the Lahaina Bypass on Sept. 20.
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An overall view of Lahaina as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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The Hawaiian state flag is stretched across the Lahaina Memorial fence with crosses above the Lahaina Bypass on Sept. 20.
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HECO power lines stretch towards Lahaina from above the town at Lahainaluna on Sept. 20.
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Mama Cin Tanaka, left, and Theresa Romero talk story in their Lahainaluna neighborhood on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Pallets from the former distribution hub at Lahaina Gateway remain stacked in the parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Derian Romero paints the patio gate of Kihei Caffe located in Lahaina Gateway on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The restaurant is slated re-open on Sunday, Oct. 1.
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Road closure sign and barricades into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Road closure signs, barricades and check point into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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A sign for Longs Drugs notifies customers that it has re-opened at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Next to it is a road closure sign for Lahaina town at Honoapillani Highway and Keawe Street.
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Road closure sign and barricade into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Traffic along Honoapiilani Highway approaching Keawe Street on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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A Maui Fire Department apparatus speeds into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Road closure signs and barricades into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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A banner for ACE Hardware notifies customers that they are open in Lahaina Gateway on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The shopping center was being used as a distribution hub until last week and now is re-opening for business.
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Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. Pictured are air purifiers which their nephew, Blake Ramelb, rallied donations for via his social media platform.
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Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. Pictured are air purifiers which their nephew, Blake Ramelb, rallied donations for via his social media platform.
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Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. Pictured is Erline amid some of the supplies they have available.
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Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. The Ramelbs catch-up with co-worker Scot Sanchez, right, at their hub.
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Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support.

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