AUBURN — The Auburn/Lewiston YMCA held its annual meeting at Martindale Country Club on Oct. 18. Board President Thomas J. Anthoine III welcomed the more than 100 community members who attended the event and thanked more than 600 volunteers and staff for their contributions to the success of the YMCA in the 2011-12 year. Anthoine […]
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Rumford Hospital GEMS 2012 celebrated
RUMFORD — Seven years ago the Central Maine Medical Family developed a program, GEMS, which recognizes clinical staff and clinical support staff for excellence in five areas: clinical excellence, customer service, education and research, leadership and community service. The ultimate goal of the program is to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care throughout the […]
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Students invited to take part in Junior Achievement Titan Challenge
STATEWIDE — Junior Achievement is in the midst of planning for the seventh annual JA Titan Challenge on Wednesday, Feb. 13, as part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week. All Maine high schools are invited to participate in this competition, free of charge. Currently 88 teams from 26 Maine High Schools are registered, making this the biggest […]
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Collection for Hurricane Sandy LEWISTON/AUBURN — A special collection to aid Hurricane Sandy victims will be held at all Masses in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland on Saturday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 23. The proceeds will support the efforts of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA as they […]
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Colisee to add new owner
LEWISTON — Firland Management, owner of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, will bring an additional investor into its ownership group under a proposal set forth by principal owner Jim Cain on Friday. The city of Lewiston must sign off on the deal because it originally financed Firland’s purchase of the facility, and 15 years of payments […]
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Historical soc. elects officers LISBON FALLS — The annual election of officers for the year 2013 took place at the Lisbon Historical Society at the November meeting. Alfred L. Smith was re-elected as president and archivist assistant. Merton Ricker was elected vice-president, replacing Karen Lemke who stepped down for personal reasons. Dorothy J. Smith was […]
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Edie’s Angels make a difference at Blake Street Towers
LEWISTON — A band of angels descended upon Blake Street Towers for Make A Difference Day on Oct. 27. Some 60-plus residents at the Lewiston Housing Authority’s property were treated to a ham dinner with all the fixings. Also provided were baskets filled with food and personal care items, socks and other gifts. Residents had […]
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O’Reilly buys parts side of VIP
LEWISTON — A Missouri-based company is buying VIP Parts, Tires & Service’s parts business with plans to operate inside existing VIP stores. O’Reilly Automotive spokesman Mark Merz said that company already has branches in 39 states but none in New England. Its purchase agreement with VIP is expected to close by Dec. 31. Current parts […]
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Special service for Newtown TURNER — There will be a special candlelight/prayer service from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, to remember those who were killed on Friday in Connecticut. The public is invited to attend this special service at the North Turner Union Presbyterian Church, 58 Howes Corner Road. “The impact of Friday’s […]
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Lewiston psychiatrist’s license reinstated
LEWISTON — David Breer, M.D., has been granted a conditional license to resume practicing medicine by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine as part of a consent agreement signed last week. According to a press release from the Board of Licensure, Breer was disciplined in 2002 for obtaining opiates through inappropriate prescribing practices and […]