A story that appeared in the Sunday edition misidentified the proponent of a political campaign aimed at defeating referendum questions 1A and 1B. The story should have stated that former gubernatorial candidate Mary Adams supports the campaign. It was a reporting error.

LEWISTON – The following births are announced at Central Maine Medical Center:Joshua Kolbe Gosselin, a boy to Muriel and Scott Gosselin of Wales, Sept. 25. Grandparents, Roger and Laurette Gosselin of Lewiston, Rene and Lucia Morissette of Wales; great-grandparents, Albert and Lucille Carrier of Auburn.George Arthur Matthew Berry, a boy to Barbara and John Berry […]

NORWAY – Stephens Memorial Hospital announces the following births:Davin William Mason, a boy to Stephanie and Tim Mason of Woodstock, Sept. 26. Grandparents, Phil and Cyndi Smith of Oxford, Earl and Nancy Mason of Woodstock. Sibling, Elijah Philip.Haley Marie Hatstat Holden, a girl to Angela Holden and Timothy Hatstat of South Paris, Sept. 27. Grandparents, […]

AUGUSTA – The Maine Elks Association held a Youthfest for disabled and disadvantaged children at the Augusta Elks Lodge to provide children with special needs a day of fun.More than 200 children and family members attended the event, many from organizations that support children, including the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, Big Brother Big Sister of […]

LEWISTON – The following births are announced at Central Maine Medical Center:Natalie Grace Garcia, a girl to Laura and Adam Garcia of Lewiston, Sept. 26. Grandparents, Barbara and Levi Ross of Bangor, Pat and Peter Garcia of Auburn.Samuel Kristian Arsenault, a boy to Carrie and Kristian Arsenault of Gardiner, Sept. 27. Grandparents, Ron and Brenda […]

HINCKLEY – The Good Will-Hinckley Homes for Boys and Girls announces the names of directors and officers elected to its board of directors. Directors are Larry Sterrs of Northport, newly appointed chairman, and Neil Colan, EdD, of Readfield, newly appointed vice chairman. In addition, Cheryl Gwadosky of Fairfield, Ambrose Wintle of Hollis Center and Ron […]

NEW GLOUCESTER – Mainely Girls announces a one-and-a-half day workshop on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, featuring a team of nationally known experts who work with eating disordered patients, at Pineland Farms.“Basics and Beyond: Team Treatment of Eating Disorders” will provide clinical training to professionals from all the disciplines necessary to create treatment […]

BATH – Pine Tree Camp will host an Accessible Fall Foliage Weekend on Friday to Sunday, Oct. 10 to 12.Pontoon cruises, kayaking around North Pond and nature hikes are planned. There will be an optional leaf peeping trip on the Route 201 corridor toward Jackman. Other events include a guided deer hunting trip, Nov. 5 […]

BERLIN, N.H. – The following births are announced at Androscoggin Valley Hospital:Libby Lee Fortin, a girl to Shelli and Paul Fortin of Gorham, Sept. 24. Grandparents, Sally and Mitch Berkowitz of Gray, Maine, and Edwin Jekanowski of Sunderland, Mass., Ann and Leopold Fortin of Berlin. Siblings, Scott, Kyle and Taylor.Hunter Aaron Joseph Hudon, a boy […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Maine State Society of Washington, D.C., seeks candidates for Maine’s Cherry Blossom Princess to represent the state and the society in the 57th annual National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 28 through April 3, 2004.Neither a beauty pageant nor talent competition, the festival is an opportunity for a young woman to […]