Known as a ‘real-life Wonder Woman’ to some, the musician, cook, crafter, entrepreneur and ‘Piloxer’ talks about her passions and what’s keeping her busy.
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Shaquille Holzem gives back by mentoring at the A/L Boys and Girls Club
Face Time: The Wisconsin native attended a club as a child and knows how important such an environment can be to a child’s future. Now living in Lewiston-Auburn, he wants to give back.
Lewiston firefighter Mark Anderson — helping people East and West, fire and ice
Face Time: ‘Every night, we would listen to the elk bugle and coyotes howl.’ — Mark Anderson describing nights spent as part of a Maine Forest Service team responding to Western wildfires.
Face Time: L-A native Marc Gosselin — building community through city recreation programs
Since taking over as executive director of Auburn’s Recreation and Sports Tourism Department in late 2018, Gosselin has focused on strengthening community ties while building up the city as a sports tourism destination.
Face Time: Rachael Keene — when cocoa bombs blew up, she started Treats by Rachael
Keene has been baking for years but only decided to turn it into a business in late 2020.
Beverly Ann Soucy — fourth-generation herbalist, writer and artist in Rumford
Face Time: The Rumford native is also the administrator of the River Valley Voice, a Facebook page dedicated to making a positive difference in the River Valley area.
Mark Alan Leslie of Monmouth — from newspapers to magazines to busy novelist
Face Time: Leslie has been telling stories for nearly 50 years. A former editor for the Lewiston Sun and founding editor of a golf publication, the Monmouth native recently published his 14th book.
Face Time: Willie Wilcox’s wheelchair wish
Wilcox was born with spina bifida. His family is trying to get him into a better wheelchair so he can go back to work and live independently again.
Face Time: Danny Gay and Megan Record — acting on their love
Local couple’s common interest in theater set the stage for marriage. They’ll be back under the lights next year in Monmouth and Auburn.
Lori Swan — Offering a helping hand in Hartford
Face Time: The Hartford selectperson has volunteered at the local food bank and clothing center for more than 20 years.