Uncle Andy's Digest January 2025

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Stacy Fortin

207-514-7003

Rumford, ME 04276

207-357-5429

Stacy Fortin

Rumford, ME 04276

207-357-5429

207-514-7003

Stacy Fortin

Rumford, ME 04276

207-357-5429

Ron Ouellette*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-786-3612

207-782-8823

Paul Gagne*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-576-3426

Kim Pelkey*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-786-2573

Mike Courtemanche*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-783-8921

Art Chamberlain* Paul Colasante* Paul Colasante* Mike Courtemanche* Mike Courtemanche*

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Paul Colasante*

Lewiston, ME 04240

Paul Colasante* Mike Courtemanche*

207-514-7003 207-782-8823 207-782-8823 207-783-8921 Mike Courtemanche*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-783-8921

Lewiston, ME 04240 Lewiston, ME 04240 Lewiston, ME 04240

Stacy Fortin Paul Gagne* Paul Gagne*

Ted Heidrich*

207-782-8823

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207-782-8823

207-783-8921 207-783-8921

Rumford, ME 04276 Lewiston, ME 04240 Lewiston, ME 04240

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207-357-5429 207-576-3426 207-576-3426

207-576-5656 207-576-5656

Ted Heidrich*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-576-5656

Seth Vlahakos*

Windham, ME 04062

207-407-7576

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Lewiston, ME 04240

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Ron Ouellette*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-786-3612

207-782-8823

Paul Gagne*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-576-3426

Kim Pelkey*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-786-2573

Mike Courtemanche*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-783-8921

Ted Heidrich*

Lewiston, ME 04240

207-576-5656

Seth Vlahakos*

Windham, ME 04062

207-407-7576

Matthew Nadeau*

Winthrop, ME 04364

207-395-5177

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Insurance

Submitted by

Stephanie St. Pierre

Larry’s barn burned

down and his wife,

Susan, called the

insurance company.

Susan spoke to the

insurance agent and

said, “We had that

barn insured for fifty

thousand, and I want

my money.”

The agent replied,

“Whoa there, just a

minute. Insurance

doesn’t work quite

like that. An independent

adjuster will

assess the value of

what was insured,

and then we’ll provide

you with a new

barn of similar worth.”

There was a long

pause, and then

Susan replied,

“If that’s how it works,

then I want to cancel

the life insurance policy

on my husband.”

Old

Submitted by


My 12-year old son

asked me, “Mom,

do you have a baby

picture of yourself? I

need it for a school

project.”

I gave him one without

thinking to ask

what the project was.

A few days later I

was in his classroom

for a parent-teacher

meeting when

I noticed my face

pinned to a mural the

students created.

The title of their project

was: “The oldest

thing in my house.”


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Out & About at

Seniors Plus

A clean house suggests there’s no Wi-Fi.

for Capital Campaign

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This new building

is going to be a

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community!

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4 January 2025

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6 January 2025

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Out & About at

Seniors Plus

People at my workplace have started a funny new tradition where they put names on

food in the office fridge, today I ate a salad called Steve.

for Capital Campaign

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Cop pulled me over and said, “Papers.” To which I replied, “scissors,” and drove away.

Dustin Ward

Thank you to all

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Betsy Sawyer-Manter

(President & CEO)

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2 Hot Dogs w/fries

Miller Lite Bottles

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12" Cheese Pizza

Bloody Mary’s

Domestic Light/Lite Drafts


8 January 2025

Never make snow angels in a dog park.

I’m retired. I was tired yesterday. I’m tired again today.

Morin’s Furniture

Refinishing and Restoration

Drive

Submitted by


A man is driving

to work when he

notices the flash of

a traffic camera. He

figures that his picture

had been taken

for exceeding the

limit, even though

he knows he wasn’t

speeding.

Just to be sure, he

circled the block and

passed the same

spot again, driving

even slower. Again,

the camera flashes.

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He thinks it is amusing,

since he was obviously

doing nothing

wrong, so he drives

even slower as he

passes through the

light for a third time.

The traffic camera

takes his photo

again.

He does it a fourth

and fifth time and is

amused each time

when the camera

flash snaps his picture.

The final time

he passes through

the light he is going

20 miles under the

speed limit.

Two weeks later, he

gets five tickets in

the mail for operating

a car without a

safety belt.

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It’s a good thing your car can’t travel at the speed of light – your headlights wouldn’t work.


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Out and About

at Lydia Media

for their

Holiday Party

New year, new dreams, same pajamas.

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Large selection of firearms, ammo & accessories!

J.T. Reid’s Guns & Cigars

Kevin Cunningham

(Burnt Ends BBQ)

Yes,

Kevin the mac &

cheese is and so am I!

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Ask the

regulars

about our

chocolate

martini !

From our family to yours,

thank you for your continued support!

Michael Spaulding

The Village Inn

*Closed New Years Day*

Open:

Wed-11-8pm

Thur-Sat 11-9pm

Sunday 11-8pm

207-782-7796 | 165 High Street, Auburn | villageinnmaine.com | Open Wednesday - Sunday


10 January 2025

If there was an award for being lazy, I would send someone to pick it up for me.

You’ve got to go with the snow.

Sweetser opens Lewiston

Hope & Healing Center

20 Mollison Way in Lewiston – Walk-in hours available Mondays & Wednesday 10am-3pm

Out and About

at The

Village Inn

Hey Crystal,

check out my pose!

Lewiston Auburn Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting that included Chamber CEO Shanna

Cox, Senator Peggy Rotundo, Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline, Auburn Mayor Jeff Harmon,

Lewiston City Councilor Scott Harriman, Lewiston Fire Chief Mark Caron, Androscoggin

County Sheriff Eric Samson, Lewiston’s Police Department Sergeant Desiree Michaud,

U.S. Senator Susan Collins’ State Office Representative Carlene Tremblay, Congressman

Jared Golden’s District Representative Scott Dresser, and Sweetser’s CEO Jayne

Van Bramer and Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement Justin Chenette.

Mitchel Vallee

Well, you always

were a poser!

Crystal Coutur

Snowmen fall from heaven unassembled.


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Out and About

at The

Village Inn

Damn, I'm

looking good!

If you’re too open minded, your brains will fall out.

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12 January 2025

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Just when you think you’ve got the world on a string, someone comes

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Out and About

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I live in my own world… but it’s ok… they know me here.

Terry Klemenski

Gina Klemenski

Paul Morissette

If FedEx and UPS merged, would they call it Fed UP?


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Out and About

at Lydia Media

for their

Holiday Party

What do you call a person who is happy on Monday? Retired.

If owning a home is your New

Year's resolution, we can help!

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Tom Hill, Stephanie

St. Pierre,

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14 January 2025

Ice skating is a “cool” way to have fun!

When I finished building my snowman he was hungry and asked if

I had any Frosted Flakes.

The Chapman House

Home for senior ladies

Out and About

at LA Chamber

Of Commerce

Shop Small

Shop Local

Marketplace

I can’t wait to

get a coffee.

Providing a warm and comfortable

home for our residents.

Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Mark & Sara

Our residents are valued and respected for all

their accomplishments. Your comfort is our priority.

We are here for you and to listen

to your life experiences.

The Chapman House has private rooms available

for residents, aged 65 and older, who need

assistance with bathing, medications, and meals.

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Bonnie Iwans

Robin Berube

& Allison Beane

Tea

Submitted by


A little girl is serving

her father tea while her

mother is out shopping.

The mother comes

home, and the father

says, “Watch this!”

The little girl goes and

serves the mother tea.

The mother responds,

“Did it ever occur to

you that the only place

she can reach to get

water is the toilet?”

The mountains are staying warm in their snow caps this winter.


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Debt

Submitted by


Uncle Suddenly, Andy’s the Digest captain

announces over

December 2024

the intercom system,

“Ladies and gentlemen,

PROOF

I’m sorry to say

AD

I have bad news.

Hi Peggy, Our engines are

malfunctioning, and

we will attempt an

Please emergency review your landing. proof

carefully. Luckily, It I will see an run uncharted

it if island changes below are

as

you see

us, and we should

not received by

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the beach. However,

November 18th

the odds are that we

may never be rescued

Thank and you! will have to

live on the island for

Contact the rest your of our account lives.”

representative

Thanks to the

with

skill of

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office plane 207-783-7039

lands safely on

the island.

An hour later,

Joseph turns to his

wife Diana, and

asks, “Honey, did we

pay the car bill this

month?”

“No, sweetheart,”

Diana responds.

Still shaken from the

crash landing, Joseph

then asks, “Did

we pay our credit

card bill yet?”

“Oh no! I’m sorry I

forgot to send the

check.” She replied.

“One last thing, did

you remember to pay

the medical bill for

the hospital visit last

month?” He asks.

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16 January 2025

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January 1

Comedy Open Mic

Great Falls Comedy Club

78 Main St, Auburn

8 pm

January 3

Nordiques vs. Rebels –

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Nordiques vs. Rebels –

Pucks and Paws

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7 pm

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Steve Scarfo


78 Main St, Auburn

7:30 pm

$10-20

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January 8

Micheal Krapovicky

Sea 40

40 East Avenue, Lewiston

7-9 pm

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Headshots, Happy Hours

& Networking

75 Park St, Lewiston

5 pm

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Make Art with Artvan

Lewiston Public Library

3:30 – 5 pm

LPLonline.org/kids

Viva Las Elvis: From Sun

to Vegas

Erik’s Church

824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham

7 pm

$10-30

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January 9

Open Mic Night

Gritty’s

68 Main St, Auburn

7 pm

January 10

Maine Nordiques NA3

Weekend

The Colisee

4 pm

$5

thecolisee.com

My Little Snowflake

Handprint Keepsake

Lewiston Public Library

10 am

Free

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January 10

Live Music

Brickyard Hollow

437 Lewiston Rd, New Gloucester

5 pm

January 11

Maine Nordiques NA3

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The Colisee

7 pm

$5

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Alex Giampapa


34 Court St, Auburn

7:30 pm

$10-20


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January 14

Snowshoe Crew

Lost Valley

6 – 8 pm

200 Lost Valley Rd, Auburn

January 15

David Jacquet

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7-9 pm

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Karaoke Night with Jake

Foster – The 80’s

Erik's Church

824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham

8 pm

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January 16

Nordiques vs. Americans –

Family Night out

The Colisee

7:30 pm

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January 17

Nordiques NA3 Weekend

vs. NJ Titans

The Colisee

4 pm

$5

thecolisee.com

January 18

Midcoast Symphony

Orchestra

Franco Center

46 Cedar St, Lewiston

7 pm

$25 advance, $30 at the door

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Liam McGurk


34 Court St, Auburn

7:30 pm

$10-20


January 18

Steve Moore Solo Show

Sonder & Dram

12 Ash St, Lewiston

6:30 pm


vs. NJ Titans

The Colisee

1 pm

$5

thecolisee.com

January 19

Saturday Dinner

at the Post

American Legion Post 153

71 South Main St, Auburn

4-6pm

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Public Skating

The Colisee

11 am

$5

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January 22

Xander Nelson

Sea 40

40 East Ave, Lewiston

7-9 pm

January 24

Jack Hall


34 Court St, Auburn

7:30 pm

$10-20


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Every Brilliant Thing

The Public Theatre

31 Maple St, Lewiston

Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7 pm,

Sat. 3 pm, Sun. 2 pm

$15-35

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January 25

Sunday Breakfast at the Post

American Legion Post 153

71 South Main St, Auburn

8-10am

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January 26

Public Skating

The Colisee

11 am

$5

thecolisee.com

January 29

LHS Hockey – Rivalry Game

The Colisee

Girls VS. St. Dom's 5:30 pm

Boys VS. St. Dom's 7:10 pm

$3-$5

thecolisee.com

January 29

Larissa Smith

& Company

Sea 40


7-9 pm

207-795-6888

January 31


vs. Northeast Generals

The Colisee

4 pm

$5

thecolisee.com

Comedy Soup


78 Main St, Auburn

7:30 pm

$10-20

David Solo

Brickyard Hollow

437 Lewiston Rd, New Gloucester

5 – 8 pm

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Ron’s Transmission............................ 30

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BANKING SERVICES

Community Federal Credit Union.......8

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Dirigo Federal Credit Union............ 30

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Otis Federal Credit Union................ 27

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COLLECTIBLES

Morin’s Refinishing & Restoration....11

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Republic Jewelry & Collectibles......24

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CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION

Hird Contracting................................ 10

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Maine Gutter Works.......................... C

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DENTISTS & DENTURES

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DISPENSARIES

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EDUCATION SERVICES

Barclay's Skindivers Paradise........... 30

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LA Metro Chamber............................ 21

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Main Street Music Lessons.............. 26

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ELECTRICAL/SOLAR

DeBlois Electric, Inc.......................... 18

www.debloiselectric.com

Free Energy Club................................ 31

207.558.3939

ENTERTAINMENT

Nordiques.............................................28

www.mainenordiquesyouth.com

Franco Center......................................19


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Sea 40 Japanese Cuisine.................... 10

www.sea40me.com

Tailgate Bar & Grill........................... 22

www.TailgateBarAndGrill.biz

William J. Rogers Post #153...........16

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Michael G. Spaulding........................ 31

207.782.1040

Modern Woodmen of America....... 35

www.modern-woodmen.org

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Blackie’s.................................................. 5

www.blackiesfarm.com

Bob’s Peanuts......................................25

207-783-1731

Dad's Place............................................ 7

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Firehouse Grill................................... BC

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George’s Pizza.....................................33

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Gipper’s................................................35

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GridIron Restaurant.......................... 13

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Mac’s Grill............................................. 9

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Pat’s Pizza Auburn.............................. 27

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Roopers Beverage & Redemption...39

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Roy’s Foodland....................................26

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Sea 40 Japanese Cuisine.................... 20

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Tailgate Bar & Grill........................... 20

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Thatcher’s.............................................. 8

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The Village Inn-Auburn.................... 10

www.villageinnmaine.com

FURNITURE

Morin’s Refinishing & Restoration......9

207.782.7511

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Happy Haven.......................................31

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ME Massage Therapy........................ 24

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Maine Mobile CPR............................ 31

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Sweetser...............................................11

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HEATING & PLUMBING

Heat Pumps of Maine.........................C

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Pro-Tech Refrigeration..................... 26

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United Piping Heating & Plumbing.... 12

207.754.4556

Strong Propane...................................31

207.810.3433

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Upfront Home Inspections............... 12

207.619.0868

Got Bugs Pest Services LLC............33

207-242-4988

Maine Gutter Works.......................... C

207.576.9479

INSURANCE

Andy Valley Insurance

& Retirement.......................................33

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Champoux Insurance......................... 12

888.983.2246

Lisa Laliberte-State Farm................... 6

207.783.3332

John Blanchette NFP Insurance...... 35

207.784.9358

Richard Moylan-Allstate................... 33

207.777.0050

JEWELRY


207.784.4444

MISCELLANEOUS

ABC Pool..............................................24

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Happy Haven.......................................31

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LA Metro Chamber of Commerce......21

www.lametrochamber.com

Market Surveys Of America...... 20,21

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Morin’s Refinishing & Restoration....11

207.782.7511


207.784.4444

Sweetser...............................................11

1.800.343.3000

William J. Rogers Post #153...........16

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PRINT & PROMOTIONAL

Coastal T-Shirts....................................6

www.coastaltshirts.com

Evergreen Custom Printing.............30

207.782.0525

WIGY Radio.......................................21

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PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS

Collaborative Cleaners......................33

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Emerald Janitorial..............................30

www.EmeraldJanitorialServices.com

Real Clean............................................31

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ServiceMaster Restore......................14

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REAL ESTATE

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207.754.3962

Your local guide to... well, just about anything!

Maine Real Estate Experience........ 33

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Maine Source Realty..........................14

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Pinepoint Realty................................BC

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Upfront Home Inspections...............20

www.upfronthome.me

RECREATION

Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise........... 30

207.784.7300

Call of the Wild RV Center............. 34

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ABC Pool..............................................24

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REDEMPTION CENTERS

Coach Terry’s Redemption Center 30.

207.225.2008

Roopers Beverage & Redemption...39

www.roopersbeverage.com

Dad's Place............................................7

www.dadsplacemaine.com

RETIREMENT

Andwell Health Partners...................31

www.andwell.org

Modern Woodmen of America....... 35

www.modern-woodmen.org

The Chapman House

Assisted Living ..................................15

207.783.0961

The Meadows Senior Living............27

207.946.3007

SPORTING GOODS

Fine Line Gun Shop...........................30

207.998.2374

J.T. Reid's Guns..................................10

207.777.3579

Barclay's Skindivers Paradise........... 30

207.784.7300

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