- Barbara Rajaniemi, center, of Rumford received the Lifestyle Change Award at Sunday’s Heart Walk event in Rumford. The walk was in conjunction with Central Maine Heart Walk in Lewiston to support the American Heart Association. Rajaniemi was said to be an inspiration by her sister, Luann Buotte of Mexico, left. Rajaniemi started walking in April and moved up to hiking, biking, swimming and running. Rajaniemi has now completed two 5K runs and lost 56 pounds in the process. Her husband, Don Rajaniemi, right, said he is very proud of his wife.
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