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‘Like an uprising:’ Christmas decorations getting serious at St. Mary’s Residences

LEWISTON — The tenants at St. Mary’s Residences on Campus Avenue had been decorating their rooms for Christmas at a leisurely pace. With Christmas still two weeks away, there was no particular hurry. Then the St. Mary’s administrators decided to make it a contest and that is when the garland began to fly. “We added […]

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First Thanksgiving: Happy to be working

LEWISTON — Soraya Karbasi and Bryan Jeff Mayo will be working on Thanksgiving. But that’s what they’re thankful for. The two nurses are part of a cohort of 13 hired from the Philippines to work for St. Mary’s Health System’s d’Youville Pavilion. St. Mary’s couldn’t find enough local nurses to work in the nursing home. […]

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Arlene E. Harris

LEWISTON — Arlene E. Harris, 83, of Mechanic Falls died late Wednesday evening, June 13, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. She was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Mechanic Falls, a daughter of Harold and Marguerite (Frank) Morrill. She attended local schools, graduating from Mechanic Falls High School, and went on to beauty school in Lewiston. Arlene […]

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Catherine E. Saunders

LEWISTON — Catherine E. Saunders, 94, of Hebron died Friday, June 8, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. She was born July 4, 1923, in Norway, a daughter of Byron H.M. and Geraldine (McAllister) Woods. She attended local schools, graduating from South Paris High School. Catherine went on to attend beautician school and worked as such out […]

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Ellen Remington

1948 – 2015 LEWISTON — Ellen Remington, 67, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, June 17, at Marshwood Center nursing home with her family by her side. She was born in Rumford on March 11, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Janet Clifton. She worked for many years at d’Youville Pavilion and Montello Manor as a […]

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Last Grey Nun continues legacy of showing God’s love

LEWISTON — Sister Claire Pouliot may be the last of the Grey Nuns serving at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, but at 68 years old, she’s far from slowing down. In her 16th year as a social worker at d’Youville Pavilion nursing home, Pouliot has seen the sisters’ presence dwindle. But their mission continues. “Because […]