LEWISTON — Paul P. Gagne, a Modern Woodmen of America representative in Lewiston, has completed a three-day advanced educational program at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Illinois. The training program covered retirement distribution techniques to maximize income to recipients while minimizing potential income tax liabilities during retirement years. The seminar also addressed Social […]
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CMCC offering emergency planning course for businesses
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College will offer an Emergency Preparedness course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. The course is designed to help participants know what to do when there is an “active shooter” situation. Learn best practices, enhanced lock-down procedures and how […]
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Bates College roundup: Sheikh named new men's soccer coach
New Bates College men’s soccer coach Tyler Sheikh. (Knox College Photo) With just over five weeks to go before the new season starts, the Bates College men’s soccer team now has a new coach. Tyler Sheikh was announced as the ninth head coach in the 56-year history of the program Monday. Sheikh, a native of […]
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Chamber's Power Lunch Aug. 17
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold a Power Lunch at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at the chamber conference room, 415 Lisbon St. Discussion will center on how myths and public misconceptions about dementia perpetuate stigma and fear. Adam Wyatt Lacher, director of advocacy for the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s […]
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L/A Nordiques to start season on the road; Ouellette returning for a 2nd year
By the time the L/A Nordiques hit the ice for their home opener at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Sept. 28 against the Northeast Generals, they will already have been road warriors to start the 2018-19 NA3HL season. The Nordiques begin the season playing five road games, starting with a rematch of the Coastal Division […]
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Business After Hours Aug. 18
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, together with Uplift LA, will hold Business After Hours from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16. It will be hosted by St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St., Lewiston. The Nutrition Center was founded by St. Mary’s Health System in 2006 to promote community health […]
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American Legion baseball: Pruett delivers five-hitter, keeps Bessey Motors alive in state tournament
Emery Chickering bats for Bessey Motors in an American Legion baseball state tournament game against Coastal Landscape at Husson University in Bangor on Tuesday. (Adam Robinson/Sun Journal) BANGOR — Defense has been Bessey Motors’ calling card all season. When things went wrong, the players knew their defense would bail them out eventually. Against Coastal Landscape […]
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Chamber recognizes Smokin' Dave's
Smokin’ Dave’s Backyard BBQ & Grill held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location at 230 Main St. in Norway. Front row, from left, are Madison Muszynski, Smokin’ Dave’s staff; Jacob White, Smokin’ Dave’s staff; John Williams, executive director of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce; Zakk Maher, vice president of lending, Community Concepts Finance […]
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Beacon Hospice recognizes area health care organizations
Beacon Hospice of Auburn recently recognized area health care organizations for their end-of-life care excellence. Beacon Hospice presented the Heart of Hospice Award to the following: • Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris: Ledgeview has been serving the community since 1971. It provides care to patients in assisted living apartments as well as residential and […]
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How to keep food safe when the fridge dies
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I called about the free perennials offered in the July 30 Sun Spots, but they are already gone. Do any other readers of Sun Spots have perennials they are thinning from their gardens and want to give away? Just give me a call at 207-783-6651. — Mary Ann, no town ANSWER: OK […]