Red Cross will honor ‘real heroes’ March 13 in Lewiston

LEWISTON – The Central and Mid Coast Maine chapter of the American Red Cross honors community members who have gone above and beyond in service to others at its Real Heroes breakfast.
This year, the celebration will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St.
Honorees this year are from Clinton, Bowdoin, Auburn, Farmingdale, Lewiston and Scarborough.
The 2018 honorees are:
* Officer Phil DiLuca of the Clinton Police Department (Public Service Real Heroes Award)
* Lincoln and Stacey Wheeler of Bowdoin (Good Samaritan Real Heroes Award)
* Brayden Bashaw of Auburn (Community Service Real Heroes Award)
* Assistant Fire Chief Mike LaPlante — Farmingdale Fire Department (Workplace Safety Real Heroes Award)
* Thomas Freitas of Auburn and Ryan O’Sullivan of Auburn, Lewiston Public Works (Adult Life Saving Real Heroes Award)
* Marcia Scott of Scarborough (CPR Saves Lives Real Heroes Award)
* Joe Maher of Auburn (Gift of Life Real Heroes Award)
Each year, the Red Cross recognizes individuals and organizations — everyday people who commit extraordinary acts to help people in need. Real Heroes embody the spirit that is at the very heart of the American Red Cross. Proceeds from the event support local Red Cross disaster relief efforts.