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Body Of Florida Man Found In Androscoggin River In Berlin
BERLIN, N.H. — Officials in New Hampshire say a man found dead and face down in the Androscoggin River likely drowned.
New Hampshire State Police say they found 62-year-old John Wells of Leesburg, Florida in the river at around 7 o’clock Saturday morning near Berlin, and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Officers said that Wells was camping along the river with friends Friday night. One of the campers woke up Saturday morning and found Wlls next to the campsite in approximately sixteen to twenty-four inches of water.
Investigators said that the incident is still under investigation and alcohol impairment may be a contributing factor.
Responding agencies included the Berlin Police Department and Berlin Fire and Rescue.
If anyone witnessed this incident or has additional information, they are requested to contact New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol Sergeant Seth Alie at 603-227-2117 or via email at Seth.Alie@dos.nh.gov .
District 2 Candidates Debate IN AARP Forum
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A forum for candidates in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District featured the incumbent emphasizing what she’s done in Washington and her opponent focusing on what he wouldn’t do.
Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster and her Republican challenger, Steve Negron, met Thursday for a forum sponsored by AARP and the Concord Chamber of Commerce.
Negron said Congress shouldn’t tell states how to lower energy costs, should have no significant role in infrastructure projects and should let states control Medicaid spending through block grants.
He offered no specifics when asked for examples of working in a bipartisan manner. Meanwhile, Kuster described leading a bipartisan task force on the opioid crisis that passed dozens of bills as well as working with Republicans on the federal farm bill and on behalf of veterans.
Memorial Hospital Names Interim CEO
NORTH CONWAY, NH – Memorial Hospital will bring in a highly regarded Northern New England Hospital leader to be its interim chief executive officer.
Lee Myles, who for many years was the leader of St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston, Maine, prior to his retirement in 2015, has agreed to take on the interim assignment starting on Oct. 22. He will step in for Scott McKinnon, who previously announced his retirement, effective Oct. 31.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Lee’s caliber stepping into this interim role, and it will be helpful that he will have some time with Scott to ease the transition,” said Laura Jawitz, chair of the Memorial Board of Trustees. Jawitz said Myles is not a candidate for the CEO role on a permanent basis, adding that the search for a permanent hospital leader is well under way and on track to be completed in March.
“Lee is ideally suited for this assignment. He is adept at community outreach and knowledgeable about all aspects of hospital management,” said Jawitz.
Myles began his career 40 years ago at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor, Maine, and held successive positions of increasing responsibility for 14 years before joining St. Mary’s – which is an affiliate of Memorial’s parent organization, MaineHealth - as its vice president and chief operating officer. He assumed the role of CEO at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in 2006 and in 2010 was named president and CEO for St. Mary’s Health System until his retirement at the end of 2015. Myles holds a bachelor’s degree from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., and a master’s in health administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Myles has been involved in community and hospital industry volunteer organizations throughout his career, including an active role with the Maine Hospital Association and as a fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. His community and volunteer involvement includes a number of local and national organizations, including as a member of the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council Future Forum and as the Clinical Committee chair with the St. Boniface Haiti Foundation Board of Directors.