LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women, a weekday drop in center for women in downtown Lewiston, will hold a special presentation on the History of the Healy Asylum on Thursday, Jan. 12. Marguerite Stapleton will offer the program beginning at 10 a.m. Marguerite’s recently published book, “A Ministry of Healing, A Lifetime of Caring,” […]
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Movie night LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Community Christian Church will present a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Church’s fellowship Hall, 1881 Hallowell Road. The movie offered will be “Fireproof,” starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea, rated PG. It is aimed at identifying relationship problems and offering potential solutions. It […]
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Anita Joline Durant
STAFFORD, Conn. — Anita Joline Durant, 79, widow of John R. Durant, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Johnson Memorial Medical Center. Anita was born in Lewiston, the daughter of the late Donozor and Lillian (Marcoux) Dupont. She had lived in Hartford between 1954 to 1995, before moving to Stafford Springs. She is […]
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“Thursday concert at Bates is cancelled
LEWISTON — The Jan. 12 concert by the percussion group Triolet d’Nord at the Olin Arts Center at Bates College has been cancelled.
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Roger J. ‘Stoney’ Plourde
AUBURN — Roger J. “Stoney” Plourde, 79, of Bates Street, Lewiston, died Monday, Jan. 9, at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, with his family at his side. He was born in Fort Kent, June 5, 1932, a son of the late Denis and Mary (Cyr) Plourde. He was formerly married to […]
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Emily D. Ouellette
AUBURN — Emily D. Ouellette, 90, formerly of 10 Wildwood Drive, Lewiston, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 8, surrounded by her family at the Hospice House. She was born April 5, 1921, in Fort Kent, the daughter of Felix and Flavie Saucier Dumond. She married Berthold J. Ouellette on June 18, 1940. They were married for […]
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Webber named co-chair
AUBURN — Rebecca Webber of the law firm Linnell Choate & Webber has been chosen as co-chair of the Maine State Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section. She has already chaired the annual Employment Law Update for all employment attorneys in Maine and will now help oversee the section’s activities and mission for 2012. Since […]
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HealthSteps announces winter specialty classes
LEWISTON — HealthSteps, part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System, has announced the winter 2012 specialty classes. For more information, locations or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit www.stmarysmaine.com. Preregistration for all programs is required. For classes that have begun, the cost will be pro-rated. Anusara-inspired yoga: […]
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Lewiston Adult Education offering college transition programs
LEWISTON — Lewiston Adult Education is accepting applications for the winter/spring college transitions program. This program is designed for individuals looking to increase their earning potential by earning a two- or four-year degree. Any GED/high school diploma-holding resident of Androscoggin County accepted to the program may enroll at no cost. Designed to help students prepare […]