Our 2026 Awards Banquet was held on May 7 at LRTC’s Green Ladle in Lewiston. A great time was had by all!
We awarded $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from four local high schools, who were selected by their respective schools for their academic achievements, community involvement, and leadership potential. They are pictured here with Stephanie Gelinas, chair of the Rotary Club’s Scholarship Committee. From left are Ahmed Ali, Edward Little High School; Ella Leo, Lewiston High School; Ryan Kelly, Poland Regional High School; Dalila Dube, Leavitt Area High School; and Stephanie Gelinas.
The Club also awarded community grants of $1,800 to five local nonprofits for the valuable work they do in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Representing the grantees from left in the photo are Celeste Philippon, L-A Community Little Theatre; Linda Scott, Tonya Sands, and Kevin Boilard, Alter L/A Transitional Shelter; Gary Violette, Boys and Girls Clubs Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse; Nicole Leavitt, Lewiston & Auburn Libraries BookReach Program; and Terry Capuano and Sandy Thompson, St. Martin de Porres Residence.
The club also honored Dr. Paul Caron with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award. Paul was the director, musical director, and composer for last fall's hit musical production "A New Home."
The ceremony was dedicated to our beloved and long-time Rotarian Mac McPeake, who passed away in December. Known affectionately as Mr. Mac to countless youngsters, he was a founding volunteer for the local BookReach literacy program. Mac was all smiles below as he was getting ready to read to some children. He is sorely missed by all.
