Friday, November 20, 2009 in Lewiston, Maine
The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators rose less in October than analysts had expected. The index forecasts activity by measuring consumer expectations, building permits and other data.
And the number of newly laid-off American workers seeking unemployment benefits, unchanged last week, remains above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government watchdog overseeing economic stimulus spending said Thursday that, in its rush to take credit for saving hundreds of thousands of jobs, the Obama administration was overly confident in its job-counting and did not acknowledge significant errors in the figures.
AUBURN — Central Maine's newest McDonald's® will open at 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at 828 Minot Ave. (the intersection of Hotel Road). The new McDonald's is located in the same building as the Auburn Lil' Mart convenience store, which also opened this week. To celebrate, McDonald's will offer free Newman's Own Organics® coffee.
LEWISTON — FISC Solutions, a Lewiston-based outsourcing service provider, announces the appointment of Kevin Broughton as senior vice president of information technology.
The jetport released figures Thursday showing that 565,208 passengers passed through the facility in July, August and September of this year. That's nearly 1.5 percent more than for the previous best third quarter, which was recorded in 2008.
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Kathryn Beausang, left, of Greene and Andi Locke Mears of Auburn talk about the line of Jockey comfort clothing that Beausang has on display during the Maine Women's Network Great Falls Business Expo at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn on Wednesday. It was the second year the event was held to help promote local businesses. Beausang, the owner of RiverWalk Creations, sells and makes handcrafted jewelry and sells Jockey clothing. Locke Mears is a holistic health practitioner who owns CALM Health Works, a holistic health business in Auburn.
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., during the 4th Annual Feztival of Trees. The event is sponsored by the Feztival of Trees and will be catered by DaVinci's Eatery.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kora Shrine Temple is a unique piece of architecture. Those attending will have an opportunity to view the Temple's Moorish-style architecture and its unparalleled murals depicting Masonic history.
LEEDS — Phil DiRusso of Freeport has been promoted to wellness works manager at Occupational Medical Consulting LLC of Leeds.
Occupational Medical Consulting is a leading provider of occupational, health and wellness services to businesses in Maine. OMC's clients have received national recognition awards for their wellness programs and have achieved substantial financial savings by developing a healthy work force.
Kellogg Co. says there will be a nationwide shortage of its popular Eggo frozen waffles until next summer because of interruptions in production at two of the four plants that make them.
The company's Atlanta plant was shut down for an undisclosed period by a September storm that dumped historic amounts of rain in the area. Meanwhile, several production lines at its largest bakery in Rossville, Tenn., are closed indefinitely for repairs, company spokeswoman Kris Charles said in an e-mail.
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network announces that physician assistant Calli Meader has been appointed to the medical staff of Franklin Health Urology, joining lead physician Dr. Richard Batstone, a urologist and surgeon.
Meader has performed clinical rotations in rural family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, family medicine, women's health, emergency medicine, inpatient internal medicine and pediatrics.
AUGUSTA — Monmouth resident Kelley Harmon, DO, a family physician, has joined Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency as a faculty member. She is a member of MaineGeneral Medical Center's active medical staff.
Harmon earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford. She completed her residency in family medicine at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta. Harmon is eligible for certification by the American Board of Family Medicine.
AUGUSTA — Mary Rolerson Hebert, a Lewiston native who teaches in Kennebunk, was recently named the Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Maine Association for Middle Level Education.
Hebert grew up in Lewiston and attended Pettingill, Montello and Lewiston High schools. She teaches seventh grade language arts at the Middle School of the Kennebunks, and has worked in the district for 23 years.
AUBURN — Dr. Catherine Sanders, DVM, and her staff have assumed ownership of the Taylor Brook Animal Hospital at 33 Millett Drive in Auburn.
Sanders is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in practice since 1995, and is a lifelong New England resident. Her education and experience have spanned commercial dairy farms, as well as in-town small-animal practices. Preventive care, a specialization in dental treatment and an understanding of the animal-human bond provide the cornerstone for her professional consultations and treatment.
LEWISTON — Cassiel's Day Spa, 71 East Ave., Lewiston, announces the addition of three employees to their team.
Ashley Goulet, licensed aesthetician, is a graduate of SpaTech Institute in Westbrook. She specializes in customized anti-aging facials and peels, body wraps and scrubs, eyelash tinting, body waxing and aromatherapy. She is knowledgeable in advanced skin care.
