State Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, left, presents a legislative sentiment to Ken Blais, owner of Rolly’s Diner, 87 Mill St., Auburn, on behalf of the members of the Maine House and Senate. The recognition commemorates 25 years of business and community building and was given at a recent meeting of the United New Auburn Association. The […]
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Oxford Hills SCORE lists two workshops
NORWAY — SCORE Oxford Hills will hold free small business workshops in February and March. The first is Financial Projections: How to Forecast Revenue and Growth for Your Business. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. Participants will learn how to prepare […]
Business After Hours set for Feb. 21
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising Inc. will host Business After Hours, sponsored by the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Rinck is a full service marketing, advertising, promotion and public relations firm at 113 Lisbon St. The free event offers food catered by Fish Bones Grill, beverages and […]
Power Plant pot store opening in Wilton
WILTON — Alden Sylvester is bringing art, soil science and medical cannabis to town at his new store, the Power Plant, opening Friday. Conceived by Sylvester and HBC Maine, the store will offer Maine-grown medical cannabis to patients. The store will also sell specialized soil amendments and tools for growers of food and medicinal plants, to […]
New members for Good Food Council
The Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn announces a new chairman and seven new members in January, bringing its 2019 ranks to 14. Katie Boss, Auburn resident and public health professional at Healthy Androscoggin, is the new chairwoman. This is her second year on the council. The incoming seven members represent a wide range of local […]
Patterson earns degree, certificate
FARMINGTON — Susan Loughrey, director of physical rehabilitation and sports medicine at Franklin Memorial Hospital, announces that Heather Patterson, PT, DPT, was recently awarded a doctor of physical therapy degree and a certificate in rehabilitation administration. Patterson completed 33 credit hours of coursework over 2½ years in areas including medical screening, medical imaging, pharmacology, ethical […]
Greeley named to Veterans' Services
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services announces that Jarad Greeley will serve as the bureau’s new homeless veterans coordinator. Greeley, a native of Jay, comes to the bureau after serving in the U.S. Army as a forward observer with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. As the bureau’s homeless veterans coordinator, he serves as […]
Asen appointed to legislative committee
LEWISTON — Berman and Simmons attorney Taylor Asen has been appointed by the speaker of the Maine House of Representatives to serve on the state’s Right to Know Advisory Committee. The committee is a resource concerning Maine’s Freedom of Access laws. Asen works in Berman and Simmons’ Lewiston office, representing client claims involving personal injury, […]
Wilton CareerCenter lists workshops
WILTON — For those looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will offer programs for job-seekers in February. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E Wilton, unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 207-645-5800. Vocational Rehabilitation […]
New family nurse practitioner at Poland Family Practice
POLAND — St. Mary’s Health System announces the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Julie Wilson to Poland Family Practice, 1230 Maine St. She brings nearly two decades of experience to this new role. Wilson earned a Master of Science degree in nursing at the University of Southern Maine. She is a member of the Maine […]