Friday, April 30th, 2010

Museum L-A announces major LADU sponsor

LEWISTON  –  Museum L-A accepted a major contribution to underwrite the historic guide for the June 27 LADU: A Duathlon of Historic Proportion. The $3,000 in support will fund research, design and production of the historic race guide, included with each race registration. The guide will highlight the unique race course and includes historic notes and photographs about the landmarks participants will race by.  LADU benefits preservation efforts under way at Museum L-A. The 3 mile run, 14 mile bike and 3 mile finishing run will provide participants of all ages to connect with the history of L-A, this Preserve America destination. Participants will run amid historic millscapes, cycle along the mighty Androscoggin River and race in the midst of over a century of history in Lewiston-Auburn. Pictured in the photo, from left, are: Dr. David N. Abisalih and Dr. Robert J .Weiss of Androscoggin Cardiology; Rachel Desgrosseilliers and Jennifer Dube-Works of Museum L-A; and Dr. Dervilla McCann of Androscoggin Cardiology. Contact Museum L-A at 333-3881 or visit www.museumla.org/ladu for more information.

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Museum L-A Accepts LADU Race Sponsorship

            LEWISTON  – On Sunday, June 27, Museum L-A will launch the inaugural LADU: A Duathlon of Historic Proportion. Starting from the Camden Yarns Mill in the Simard-Payne Park, LADU benefits preservation efforts under way at Museum L-A. The 3 mile run, 14 mile bike and 3 mile finishing run will provide participants of all ages to connect with the history of L-A, this Preserve America destination, like never before. Participants will run amid historic millscapes, cycle along the mighty Androscoggin River and race in the midst of over a century of history in Lewiston-Auburn. This event will culminate with a family fun race expo and awards ceremony. Relay teams and individuals are encouraged to connect and engage with our amazing landscape through LADU.  Walmart Supercenter in Auburn and Walmart Logistics has generously provided $4,000.00 to assist in underwriting the cost of this race for preservation. Pictured in the photo, from left, are: Jennifer Dube-Works, Museum L-A Development Director; Cathlin Foster, General Manager, Walmart Distribution Center, Lewiston; Irma McGuinness, Personnel Manager/Community Involvement Coordinator, Walmart Supercenter, Auburn; and Rachel Desgrosseilliers, Museum L-A Executive Director.

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