LEWISTON—The smell of chili and soup wafted through the air of The Atrium at Bate’s Mill on Saturday afternoon as 15 slow cookers vying for the grand prize lined the hallway of the former mill complex. The challenge, organized by Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, works to raise money for the Hospice House’s annual 5k & Remembrance […]
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Fortin Group donates in Snow Angel Challenge
The Fortin Group presented a check for $3,610 to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice as part of the first Snow Angel Challenge. From left are Roger Bouffard, funeral director, The Fortin Group; Matthew Richard, family services, The Fortin Group; Kevin Simoneau, general manager, The Fortin Group; Sonya Purington, director of marketing and development, Androscoggin Home […]
AHCH announces volunteer training session in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has scheduled its next session for those who wish to offer general volunteer support to patients. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at AHCH’s Lewiston Office, 15 Strawberry Road. Volunteers are needed to assist with many tasks, including transporting patients to […]
AHCH makes special holiday deliveries to local families
LEWISTON — The holiday season is much brighter for several area families this year thanks to the generosity of employees at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. Santa delivered nearly 50 gifts to children and families who otherwise would have gone without this Christmas in the Lewiston-Auburn area on Dec. 21. The gifts were mostly given […]
James E. Craven
LEWISTON — James E. Craven, 76, of Lewiston, died peacefully with his wife at his side, on Monday morning, Nov. 6, at CMMC. Jim was born in Bangor on May 8, 1941, a son of the late Joyce (Smith) Craven and Walter Gerald Craven; the youngest of four sons. James attended schools in Bangor and after […]
AHCH new physician leadership
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice announces new physician leadership and an addition to the hospice medical staff. Elizabeth Hart, M.D., has been named the organization’s director of medical services and will provide leadership and oversight of all programs, including medically necessary health care at home, home hospice and the Hospice House. Hart joined […]
AHCH Board of Directors welcomes new members
LEWSTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice President and Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Albert is pleased to announce two additions to AHCH’s Board of Directors. Michael Martel of Auburn joins the Board after serving as a member of the Foundation Committee. Martel is the Market Director of Main Street East, managing more than 72 funeral […]
Harry "Butch" Hall Stevens
OXFORD — It is with great regret and sorrow to announce the passing of Harry “Butch” Hall Stevens. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Harry was born in Lewiston on Oct. 13, 1956, and gained his wings in the early morning hours of Aug. 13. He was […]
Nearly 200 participate in AHCH 5K Walk/Run
FARMINGTON — Lexi Harris was tacking her race number on the front of the shirt when she glanced briefly at the photo just above it. Her shirt featured a picture of her grandfather, Thomas, and underneath it said: “In Loving Memory of Papa,” in bright pink letters. Lexi, her sister, Cahrey, and Matt Annis were […]
Longtime local physician retires
LEWISTON — Dr. Roger Austin, a longtime local practitioner who spent the past 11 years of his career at Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice’s Hospice House, has retired after more than 40 years of patient care. More than 100 people stopped by an open house celebration held in his honor at DaVinci’s Restaurant last month […]