In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute is partnering with Lewiston-Auburn area restaurants to present "A Taste of the Twin Cities," a fundraiser for the American Heart Association that will feature heart healthy fare.

Dine Around Week is set for May 12 through 17. Participating in the event are the following restaurants: The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden in Auburn; Thatcher's at the Auburn Mall; Fuel in Lewiston; Mac's Grill in Auburn; and Willy Beans Café in Lewiston.

A percentage of the proceeds from selected heart healthy entrees offered at each restaurant will be donated to the 2008 American Heart Association Heart Walk.

In May CMHVI will mark its fifth year of service to the central and western Maine region. As part of this observance, CMHVI will recognize the region's EMS providers, including LifeFlight of Maine.

These services play a integral role in helping those experiencing heart attacks and other cardiovascular emergencies get fast definitive medical and surgical care.