LEEDS — Dr. Larry Catlett of Occupational Medical Consultants LLC has recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he worked with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to discuss the ongoing development of the NIOSH Total Worker Health initiative. For the past several years, Catlett has overseen a medical study supported by the respiratory […]
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R. Fochtmann: Taxpayers will be the ones to pay
If Rep. Richard Malaby insists I am ill-informed (June 22), then I must assert that he is disingenuous. While he is correct that the MaineCare budget increased by $88 million, he ignores that the increase was needed to address Maine’s huge debt to hospitals, and to compensate for the ending of federal stimulus money — […]
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Garden Club holding tours in Monmouth, Leeds on June 30
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Garden Club will conduct its biannual tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, rain or shine. The Cateslot country estate in Leeds will be included along with seven other gardens in Monmouth and Leeds. There will also be a boat ride to an island to view an archaeological site. […]
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S. McNear, D. McManus: The way things are
We are sorry to hear that the air conditioners at the Androscoggin County Jail aren’t working well (story, June 22). They don’t work well in our hay fields or hay barn, either. Dan McManus, Sandra McNear, Leeds
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Philip W. Burgess Sr.
LEWISTON — Philip W. Burgess Sr., 72, a resident of Russell Park Manor in Lewiston, died Tuesday, June 19, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug 7, 1939, in Leeds, the son of Maynard Burgess Sr. and Violet (Smith) Burgess. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
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University of New Hampshire graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held May 19. Gray: Zachary Field, Bachelor of Arts in sociology, summa cum laude; Emily Maguire, Bachelor of Arts in English teaching. Auburn: Derek Bisson, Bachelor of Science in information technology. Bethel: Bailey Davis, Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. […]
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R. Fochtmann: Shortsighted politicians
Once again we see shortsighted, selfish and uncharitable policies from politicians who are more interested in their own pocketbooks than in the welfare of the citizens they are empowered to serve. Recently, in Augusta, LD 1746 regarding the DHHS budget was passed to “save taxpayers money.” In order to save nearly $11 million, lawmakers sacrificed […]
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WPI names Thompson Scholars
WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for the 2011-12 academic year. Elliott Wiegman of Leeds, Maine, is majoring in biomedical engineering. Michael Chin of Lewiston, Maine, is majoring in chemical engineering. Luis Pernia-Rovayo of Auburn, Maine, is majoring in industrial engineering. This honor […]
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Spirit of America award winners honored
AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 6 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn Volunteers in Police Service have helped the Auburn Police Dept. in a variety of ways. Bowdoin FHC, Inc. runs several community projects, including fundraisers for the fire […]