LEWISTON — Advocates For Children (AFC), a local organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. AFC was initially incorporated as Androscoggin Community Coordinating Committee (A Tri C) in June 1978, in response to the little recognition that was being given to sexual and emotional abuse […]
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McGee named Lisbon Credit Union Rockstar
LISBON — The Lisbon Credit Union has named Kara McGee the Rockstar Award Winner for the 3rd quarter of 2018. McGee was rewarded with a trophy, $50 and a paid day off. McGee started with the Credit Union in 2003 and is a member service representative at the Lisbon office. She assists members with questions […]
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Courtemanche achieves membership in Million Dollar Round Table
LEWISTON — Michael Courtemanche of Lewiston, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of financial representatives worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table this year. Founded in 1927, the Round Table is a global, independent association of more than 49,000 of the world’s leading life insurance […]
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Uplift LA After Hours July 10
LEWISTON — Uplift LA After Hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at Blush Beauty Boutique, 140 Canal St., Lewiston. Uplift LA After Hours includes fun, games and a chance to reconnect with friends and get to know other rising professionals in the community. All are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres and […]
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Julien P. Bergeron
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Julien P. Bergeron, 83, known to many friends and family as “Jules,” passed away March 10, 2018, in Winter Haven, Fla. A native of Lewiston, Julien was born Feb. 26, 1935, the son of Ernest Bergeron and Roseanne Cote. He enjoyed a long marriage (52 years) with Joline H. Rancourt, who preceded […]
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Nina Pierce Hayes
SHELBURNE, N.H. — Nina Pierce Hayes, 89, passed away at her home in Shelburne, NH, on June 20, surrounded by family, after a short illness. She was born March 31, 1929 in West Paris, the daughter of Wilma Kimball and Floreston Pierce. She attended North Paris and West Paris schools, and graduated from Gould Academy in […]
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Jerome A. Dostie
AUBURN — Jerome A. Dostie, 80, a resident of Auburn passed away Saturday, June 23, at the Clover Health Care Facility, following a long illness. He was born in Auburn, July 5, 1937, the son of Albert and Carmen (Foisy) Dostie. Jerome married the love of his life, the former Dorothy Stubbs, on Dec. 15, 1957, […]
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Clifford joins Sabattus RCU
SABATTUS — Sabattus Regional Credit Union welcomes Ashley Clifford as marketing and business development specialist. Clifford recently graduated from Husson University with a degree in business administration, with a concentration in marketing. Ashley Clifford
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RCV 'conspiracy?' Definitely not
Joanne Schueth (letter, June 21) has unfounded concerns about ranked-choice voting and this month’s referendum. Ranked choice voting has no inherent benefits for any party. It provides relatively inexpensive instant run-offs when no candidate receives a majority. Ranked-choice voting respects the preferences of those who would be happy with their second choice, even if their […]
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Medical privacy rules
DEAR ABBY: I am 32 and in a relationship with a 31-year-old single mother. Her son, “Steven,” is 7. Her daughter, “Jessica,” is 15. I am a stay-at-home dad. Both kids refer to me as “Dad,” as I have been a part of Steven’s life more than his (incarcerated) dad has ever been. Because I […]