1962- 2012 AUBURN — Donald L. Boucher, 50, of Lewiston, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family at his side. He was born in Lewiston, March 22, 1962, the son of Joseph A. and Rita (Maillet) Boucher. He was a graduate of Lewiston […]
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Students participate in window painting contest
AUBURN — On Oct. 13, Rowe Auburn hosted the Fall & Halloween Window Painting Contest at their location at 699 Center St. Each student was provided a 24 by 24-inch square space on a window, along with paint and other supplies with which to paint a picture based on the fall and Halloween theme. Approximately […]
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Five generations together
This five-generation photo was taken Oct. 14 at a gathering in Minot. From left are Carley Fournier of Lewiston, mother, holding Rhaya Fournier; Jennifer Fournier, Wales, grandmother; Debra Landry, Lewiston, great-grandmother; and Patricia Cote, Lewiston, great-great-grandmother.
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Teens attend wilderness program
LEWISTON/AUBURN — Thanks to the generous sponsorship of a foundation created by a group of local runners, four area teens had the opportunity of a lifetime this past summer to attend the Appalachian Mountain Club Teen Wilderness Program. The Bridge Run Foundation was created to promote a healthy conscious community by using the proceeds from […]
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Making it – Maine Bucket Co.: Barreling ahead
LEWISTON — Mike Morin’s office is in a mobile home a short boardwalk away from a 25,000-square-foot factory on the outskirts of town. Inside, workers paint, stain, cut, saw and bend thin slats of wood into barrels, an art called coopering. Morin’s first job out of high school was here at Maine Bucket Co. He […]
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R. Reed: Time to think outside the box
The editorial on health care exchanges (Nov. 11) needs further review. It is a health care insurance exchange and nothing in it would provide for more physicians, greater access to health care or any other panacea dreamed of by those wanting something for nothing. What it would create is a place individuals and groups could […]
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C. Hall: Veterans facing cuts in services
During the past few days I have seen many articles and programs honoring veterans, but I feel that is just all talk. I care for my father 24/7. He served his country for 20 years, was highly decorated and is rated 100 percent service-related disabled. Recently, I received a letter stating that his six hours […]