LEEDS — The DFD Russell Medical Center has received $65,930 from the federal government to boost staff and help people enroll in health care coverage. The medical center is one of 19 Maine health centers that received $1.4 million in grants announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday. The DFD Russell Medical Center has facilities […]
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Ruth M. Lovett
1924 – 2013 SABATTUS — Ruth Marion Lovett, 89, died June 28, at home, with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Lowell, Mass., to Raymond and Hazel Shaw. Ruth grew up in Maine and Massachusetts. She graduated from high school in Revere, Mass. She went on to be an […]
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Donald A. Nason
LAKELAND, Fla. — Donald A. Nason, 77, died from complications due to surgery on June 4 in Lakeland, Fla. He was born in Princeton, Oct. 22, 1935, the son of Murnie (Graham) and Glenwood Nason. On Dec. 29, 1956, he married Janice Alden. They lived in Leeds for many years. They had a son, Thomas […]
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RCAM holds open house at senior residence
LEEDS — The Rural Community Action Ministry held an open house on May 18, showcasing the recently completed renovations to the new senior residence facility next door to the RCAM offices at 87 Church Hill Road. A project several years in the making, the new residence will offer three single-room and one double-room rental units […]
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Volunteers honored with Spirit of America Foundation awards
AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2012 Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 19 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn: Good Shepherd Food Bank has collected and distributed food throughout Maine for more than 15 years. Bowdoinham: Bowdoinham 250th Anniversary Celebration has provided several activities for folks […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2013 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — ST. PAUL, Minn. — Esther Schlotterbeck of Lewiston graduated from Macalester College on […]
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Local residents graduate from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
STANDISH — The following local residents earned their degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Heather Aceto of New Gloucester, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in business administration-management and a Bachelor of Science in business administration-human resource management. Susan Attianese of Naples, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal […]
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‘Neighborhood conversation’ turns to Leeds Center
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society will hold the fourth in its series of neighborhood conversations from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road. These programs have been centered around the town’s various neighborhoods, each of which had its own unique personality. This final gathering will […]
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Saint Joseph’s College gives awards
STANDISH — The following students earned awards at Saint Joseph’s College. Kiani Camire of Lewiston earned the Environmental Science Award, given to student for excellence in the study of environmental science. Chelsea Dupal of Durham earned the Exercise Science Award, given to an outstanding graduating senior majoring in exercise science. Courtney Hansen of Auburn earned […]