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MECHANIC FALLS ** ANNUAL REPORT DEDICATION **

This 2022-23 Annual Report of the Town of Mechanic Falls is dedicated to James Marston

December 19, 1964 – June 14, 2022

James “Jimbo” Marston was a “Pillar of our Community”. A business leader, community volunteer, and fundraising champion for Make-A-Wish Maine, Jim displayed a passion in everything he did. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with family, friends, and his many dogs. Jim was a lifelong resident of Mechanic Falls. He served on the town's budget committee and recreation department, and was a driving force to get lights on Coleman Field. As a business leader, he became President of Uncle Andy’s Digest in 2008, and later launched LA Metro Magazine in 2016. Jim also, was a member of the LA Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Wealth Builders BNI Group, American Legion Post 153, and the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club. As a community Volunteer, Jim coached baseball, soccer, racquet ball, and softball for many years. Jim was always involved in fundraising for our local kids, whether it be playing Rod Roddy for the Price Is Right at Elm Street School or putting on a golf tournament to raise money for PRHS baseball. In addition, his fundraising efforts led to an annual summer block party that over the years raised around $500,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine. Jim’s dedication to the town was recognized in 2011 with the “Outstanding Community Service” award. It was noted that “Small towns like Mechanic Falls manage to thrive due to the generous donation of time and effort given by people like him.” There is a plaque hanging in the town office with names of people in the community who dedicated a considerable amount of time and effort to the betterment of the community. The town was proud to add Jim Marston’s name to this plaque in 2011. This Mechanic Falls Annual Town Report is dedicated to James “Jimbo” Marston a true “Pillar of our Community”.

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