LEWISTON — Madeline’s Mission recently gifted a Cuddle Cot bassinet to Androscoggin’s Hospice House on Stetson Road in Auburn. This is a gift to families who have just lost a child, according to a news release from Tom Fogarty, community engagement officer. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a path […]
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James R. Martin appointed chief executive officer of Community Concepts
LEWISTON — The board of directors of Community Concepts Inc. has appointed James R. Martin as its next chief executive officer. He will assume the role no later than Jan. 3, 2023. Martin is chief program officer at Sweetser, an agency with 600 employees that provides a statewide comprehensive network of behavioral health services for […]
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Great Falls Forum: Panelists highlight ‘overlooked’ stories of African Americans in Maine
Panelists touched on Maine’s tag as being the “whitest state in the nation,” saying that it dismisses a rich history of Black and Indigenous people in the state.
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Little by little, the Legislature is becoming more diverse
With the swearing in of newly elected representatives and senators next month, the Maine Legislature will include a total of five members who are Black.
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Lewiston church to host gathering Nov. 17 to discuss funerals, burials
LEWISTON — Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston, and Jim Boulet from Maine Catholic Cemeteries, welcome all to a special gathering on Thursday, Nov. 17, that aims to provide information on planning funerals and burials as Catholics. The event will be held at 1 p.m. in the hall of Holy […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society honors former members
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Historical Society has named two rooms at its new headquarters located at 93 Lisbon St. in honor of two persons who transformed the society during its 100-year history. Clarence March will be honored in one of the library rooms, and Olive Morrill will be recognized in the front parlor and display […]
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Auburn church welcomes Maine’s episcopal bishop
AUBURN — On Oct. 30, the Rt. Rev. Brown, episcopal bishop of Maine, celebrated Mass at St. Michael’s Church. After the service of celebration of reception of Ryan McArthur, and for all Saints Day, a gathering was held. The women’s group provided sweet breads, fruit, vegetables and deviled eggs for the gathering. St. Michael’s Church […]
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Lewiston nonprofit gets grant to expand complimentary hospice services
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice in Lewiston has received a grant from the Helen and George Ladd Charitable Corporation to expand its hospice complimentary therapy services. Complimentary therapies are non-curative methods used to improve a patient’s quality of life by alleviating pain and symptoms, according to a news release from Tom Fogarty, community engagement officer. […]
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McLean wins DA race for tri-county area
The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.
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Photo: Maine Inside Out play premieres
The organization’s newest play, “If Not Us, Then Who?,” was in part written and produced by inmates at the Mountain View Correctional Facility and features storylines based on the participant’s lived experiences.