LEWISTON — Justin Fortier, a graduate of Lewiston High School, was awarded the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship. He will attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall. Fortier was one of 155 new recipients who received an award this year and was recognized for academic achievement as well as notable community, school and work […]
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Well done – Lauren Landry
BOSTON, Mass. — On May 16, Lauren Landry of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Arts in writing, lit and publishing from Emerson College. Landry was also named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester.
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Norwich University graduates
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — The following local residents received degrees from Norwich University at a May 15 commencement ceremony. Adam Edgerton of Greene received a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. Travis Dyke of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. Brittane Michaud of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science in management.
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Well done – Thomas Esponnette
LEWISTON — Thomas R. Esponnette, son of Peter and Sally Esponnette of Auburn, received a bachelor of science degree from Bates College on May 29. He was one of 437 seniors to graduate during the college’s 145th commencement exercises. A 2007 graduate of Edward Little High School, Esponnette majored in biology. His undergraduate activities included […]
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St. Mary’s receives environmental award
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System has been honored with a 2011 “Partner for Change, with Distinction” award from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for health care facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is one of the organization’s seven Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in health […]
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Cholesterol checks
Rita Dube, left, executive director of the Franco American Heritage Center, receives the results of her free cholesterol screen from clinical research nurse Marissa Tardif of Maine Research Associates at July’s La Rencontre at the Franco American Heritage Center. Dr. Dervilla McCann, cardiologist at Androscoggin Cardiology Associates and investigator at Maine Research Associates, spoke about […]
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Stanton Bird Club announces Fall Bird Walk Series
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston/Auburn has announced the fall schedule of Guided Bird Walks. This continues the fifth year for the bird walk series which starts each June and continues to December. The season will begin with a Sept. 7 walk along the old Spring Road in North Auburn, now a walking […]
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St. Mary’s announces fall Core Classes
LEWISTON — HealthSteps at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has announced its fall Core Classes. HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. HealthSteps has a wide range of classes with the core membership fee, including the following that take place in the Multipurpose Room. Cardio Mix: This […]
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Local Somali groups to take medical aid to Horn of Africa
LEWISTON — Only those who have lived in refugee camps on the Horn of Africa know what it’s like, and they have a special responsibility to help, said Dr. Abdifatah Ahmed of Atlantic Global Aid. “A lot of Somali Americans, the Somali diaspora, are going back,” Ahmed said. “We are not waiting for the U.N. […]