RUMFORD — The Wreath of Hope, displayed on the Route 2 side of the Hope Association building is a fundraiser for the organization’s Special Olympics team, Team Leaping Lizards. From now to Dec. 31, the wreath will have lights of blue, in memory of a person or pet; green, in honor of a military person […]
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Poland students volunteer at Special Olympics camp
Isaac Gaudet, left, Matthew Kozak, and teacher Derek Latham work together to remove a wooden swing from its structure at Camp Tall Pines in Poland on Friday morning. The Poland Regional High School students were participating in their Community Service Day in which they get a jump start on the 15 hours of community service […]
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Motorcycle show to benefit community, Special Olympics Maine
RUMFORD — Nichole Richard has held car shows at Abbott Farm Plaza on Route 2 in Rumford for the past four years. She “wanted to do something fun for the locals,” she said Wednesday. But this year, her Dollar Tree co-worker Shaunna Lamontagne and her friend Brenda Neider encouraged her to do something different. Something […]
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Doreen G. Piper
MECHANIC FALLS — Doreen G. Piper, 56, of Mechanic Falls passed away peacefully Sunday, June 24, surrounded by family, friends and the loving staff of Frederick Street Group Home. She was born Nov. 26, 1961, daughter of Frank and Velora Piper. She attended Madison Street School in Auburn, and the adult education program in Mechanic Falls, […]
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Flame of Hope passes through Lewiston-Auburn
Special Olympians Joel Burkhardt, left, of Lisbon Falls and Chris Vachon of Lewiston lead the way with members of the Lewiston Police Department as they run across Longley Bridge during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maine in Lewiston on Wednesday. Burkhardt was handed the Flame of Hope by Special Olympian Julian Gaillard […]
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Special Olympics track and field events at Bates College
Justin Beliveau, left, a member of the Navigator program for young adults with developmental disabilities, banters with Lewiston police officers Craig Johnson, center, and Patrick Griffin during the Androscoggin County Track and Field Meet at Bates College on Friday morning. Beliveau won first place in his heat of the 200-meter dash. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Oak […]
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Charlene V. Chouinard
SOUTH PARIS — Charlene V. “Charly” Chouinard, 72, passed away at her home Sunday, Nov. 19, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Oct. 22, 1945, in Lewiston, to the late John M. and Anita (Pelletier) Chouinard. Charly brought joy to many people in her 72 years. She loved everyone she met and enjoyed helping […]
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Wendy Sue Haynes
FARMINGTON — Wendy Sue Haynes, 49, of Farmington, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and dear staff of LEAP. Wendy was the daughter of Stanley and Myrna Haynes, born on Christmas Eve in 1967, at Rumford Community Hospital. In her youth, she lived at home and attended […]
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Bikes blessed in inaugural ceremony, ride
JAY — More than 40 motorcycle enthusiasts participated in the Inaugural Blessing of the Bikes, followed by a benefit ride, barbecue and dance for Special Olympics on May 20. Twenty-five bikes and a Jeep were blessed by the Rev. Paul Dumais at St. Rose of Lima Church. The blessing was followed by a ride and […]
