LEWISTON — Pelletier Leather will open Monday, Jan. 21, at its new location, 1288 Lisbon St. Its current location is 850 Main St. Pelletier Leather specializes in auto/marine upholstery, sew-on patches, custom belts, wallets, iPhone cases, custom motorcycle seats, alterations and saddlebag repair. The business is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO announces that Michael Lynch pf Gray has been hired as a sales account executive at the company’s New Gloucester office. Lynch has worked in sales for the past five years, including nearly three years as a retail sales specialist at Time Warner Cable. He is a graduate of the University of […]

LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine, in conjunction with the Lewiston CareerCenter and Lewiston Adult Education, is offering a workshop on writing a resume and preparing for a job interview. First Impressions Matter/Resume and Interview Preparation will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, and from […]

LEWISTON — Cheryl-ann Jerry of Jay has been elected to the board of directors of SeniorsPlus, where she is also on the advisory board. She is owner of Reflexology by CJ in Jay. President of the Jay/Livermore Falls Lions Club, she also teaches line dancing at Fitness Stylz Gym in Livermore Falls. She previously worked […]

AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott announces that attorney Jim Pross, who joined the firm in 2018, has become a partner in the firm. Pross’ practice areas include workers’ compensation law, commercial real estate, municipal and government law, and Social Security disability. He represents employers and employees in workers’ compensation matters. Active in the legal and […]

Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck Jr., right, presents Detective Marc Bowering with the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Year award for 2018. The annual award is given to any full-time employee who stands well above other employees in the performance of their duties. Peck noted that Bowering always strives to meet the mission statement: “To […]

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Central Maine Human Resource Association and the Lewiston CareerCenter, will hold its next Human Resources Seminar from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the chamber, 415 Lisbon St. The topic is Recruitment Strategy: Organizational Culture and a Strong Leadership Team. It […]

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Lewiston Department of Economic Development and the Cooperative Development Institute, is offering a workshop series on leaving a business. Planning for Tomorrow is a three-part series on options and strategies for business owners to Exit Their Business and Retire. Workshops will […]

Matt Markot of Harrison, left, has been hired as the new executive director of Loon Echo Land Trust, taking over for Thom Perkins, right. Most recently, Markot supported the organization’s stewardship and conservation easement programs, in addition to organizing the 2018 Loon Echo Trek. He also worked as a part-time consultant through Sebago Clean Waters to […]