AUBURN — The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has postponed its annual Hall of Fame celebration, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6. The new date has not yet been set, but it will be in the new year. The decision to postpone is based on the impact of flooding over the weekend of Nov. 18-19,when […]
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Major flooding closes YMCA of Lewiston-Auburn
AUBURN — An overnight flood Saturday has caused the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston to shut down for at least the next week, Director Steve Wallace said Sunday. Twelve feet of water filled the Y’s basement after a leak that could have started any time after the building on Turner Street closed at 5 p.m. Saturday. “This […]
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YMCA leading children’s camp on Cobbossee Lake
WINTHROP — Two one-week sessions will be held for children grades four to six at the YMCA Camp of Maine on Cobbossee Lake, East Winthrop. The sessions will run from July 17 to 21 and July 31 to Aug. 4. Campers will enhance their relationship with the natural world as they explore, observe and experience […]
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Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and youth-serving organizations across the country have been working this month to raise awareness and understanding about a topic that needs more attention in more communities: child sexual abuse. Statistics reveal that about 1 in 10 children in the United States will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. […]
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YMCA holding annual Healthy Kids Day
AUBURN — The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston will hold Healthy Kids Day from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at 62 Turner St, to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active all summer long. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is encouraged. The first 50 children to […]
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YMCA takes over CMMC fitness center
LEWISTON — The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has officially taken over management of the Central Maine Medical Center Fitness and Wellness Center at the Lewiston hospital. CMMC announced the change in early February, the same time it announced it was laying off 28 people and dropping plans for a project at Bates Mill No. 5. A […]
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College for ME-Androscoggin director leaving for YWCA
LEWISTON — Maggie Davis, executive director of the College for ME-Androscoggin, announced she is leaving the organization for the YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston. In a city news release Tuesday, Hillary Verrill, chairman of the College for ME board of directors, called Davis a “stellar champion” for the nonprofit group. College for ME-Androscoggin, founded in […]
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Exercise program offered for those with dementia
AUBURN — Acting upon growing research indicating the benefits of fitness for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, is offering a fitness program for those living with dementia and their care partners. Reservations are being accepted for the winter sessions of Mindful Mobility Program, offered by the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston. Cost for the […]
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Murphy gains certification
AUBURN — Mary Murphy of the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has received her Praesidium Guardian certification in child abuse risk management. Murphy, who most recently served as chief operating officer, was promoted to chief human resources and risk management officer, allowing her to focus full time on staff and volunteer onboarding, and organizational best practice regarding […]
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Lewiston-Auburn Triple Crown 5k races won’t use bottled water
LEWISTON — A popular Lewiston-Auburn 5K road race series announced Friday it intended to stop using bottled water at its events. The three races, known locally as the Triple Crown, including the YMCA’s Fit Fest 5K on Sunday, will use paper cups to pass out tap water to runners instead of the traditional Poland Spring […]