AUBURN — Marcel A. Laliberte, 70, a former resident of St. Mary’s Residence, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Saturday, May 19, with his loving wife of almost 50 years by his side following a four-year battle with cancer. He was born in Scotstown, PQ., July 22, 1947, son of the late Maurice and Angele […]
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Debra Rainha
AUBURN — Debra Rainha, 67, of Auburn, born Oct. 14, 1951, passed on on Friday, May 18, from cancer. She is survived by son, Jameson Rainha of Gardner, Mass.; daughter, Kimberly Stubbs and husband, Austin of Jay; grandkids, Shawn Rainha and wife, Tiffany, Kyle Givens, Jaimi Givens and Nathan Stubbs; great-granddaughter, Meredith Rainha; sister, Sandra Donald […]
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Reflexology, yoga among Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine May offerings
NORWAY — The May calendar for the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has been announced. The center is located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St. All programs are free to anyone impacted by cancer, survivors and caregivers. New visitors are welcome to stop by for information any Thursday or […]
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May cancer program offerings at Dempsey Center include healing arts, cooking
LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center has announced free May program offerings. These free programs are intended for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. All programs are held at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St. on the fifth floor, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 207-795-8250 or email [email protected]. One-time or series programs Cooking Matters […]
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Mary Dempsey new leader of Norway cancer center
Mary Dempsey is the new executive director of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine in Norway. She previously worked for the Dempsey Center, founded by her family, including brother Patrick Dempsey. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) NORWAY — Less than six months after she left the Dempsey Center in Lewiston, Mary Dempsey has become the head of […]
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Spring Reiki Clinic coming soon
The Spring Reiki Clinic, sponsored by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. A reservation is required for a free 20-minute individual chair session for those impacted by cancer and a friend. Call 207-890-0329 before noon […]
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California judge rules that coffee requires cancer warning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coffee sellers in California should have to post warnings because the brew may contain an ingredient that’s been linked to cancer, a judge has ruled. The culprit is a chemical produced in the bean roasting process that is a known carcinogen and has been at the heart of an eight-year legal […]
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Daniel Paul Roy
LEWISTON — Daniel Paul Roy, 62, the second son born to Eugene R. Roy and Madeleine C. (Pare) Roy, died March 21, surrounded by family and friends, at St. Mary’s Hospital, following a valiant and determined battle with cancer. Born on Feb. 25, 1956, with three congenital heart defects, Dan faced many challenges brought on by […]
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Kimberly A. Bickford
BUCKFIELD — Kim’s journey began on June 28, 1965, in Holyoke, Mass. Her journey ended Thursday, March 8, when she went to be with the Lord following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Kim graduated from East Hampton High School in 1983, and moved to Maine a few years later. She met the love of her […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is seeking volunteers
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., is looking for volunteers. The center offers drop-in services with helpful resources, support groups, wellness programs and creative activities. All programs are free for anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer. Volunteers are needed to assist with the following services: staffing drop-in […]