LEWISTON — Little Dragon Integrative Medicine, led by John Alsobrooks, has opened at 369 Main St. Suite 1. It offers a blend of traditional and modern healing practices designed to promote optimal health and well-being. The business combines evidence-based practices to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. The practice’s services includes acupuncture, […]
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First Universalist Church of Auburn names staff transitions
AUBURN — The board of directors of the First Universalist Church of Auburn has announced staff transitions. Samantha McCune is the new religious exploration coordinator. She will help re-envision and rebuild the program. Her principal responsibilities will be to oversee programming for children and youth, as well as the Our Whole Lives program. The Rev. […]
Lewiston credit union honors Metivier’s 50 years of service
LEWISTON — Richard Metivier was recognized for his 50 years of volunteer service to Milestones Federal Credit Union at its 79th annual meeting in April. He joined the Supervisory Committee of what was then the Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union in June 1973, serving for eight years. After a short break, he returned as a […]
Farmington hospital staff receive nursing excellence, care partner awards
FARMINGTON — On May 9, after days of special activities in coordination with National Nurses Week, nursing leaders and peers recognized 12 Franklin Memorial Hospital nursing and direct care professionals. Eight registered nurses, three certified nursing assistants and one certified medical assistant were nominated. They included Andrea Howe, RN; Emily Clemens, RN; Kristen Welch, RN; […]
Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare names new medical director of trauma
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has a new medical director of trauma. Dr. David Lewis will practice at Central Maine Surgical Associates at Central Maine Medical Center. Lewis said while trauma and emergency surgery are difficult fields, he chose them because it’s where he can help people when they need it most. “Those of us […]
Sugarloaf employees distribute $36K to local community
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust recently distributed funds to community organizations. A total of $36,650 was given to the Carrabassett Valley Recreation Department, town of Eustis/community donations shed, Stratton School soccer program, Kingfield POPS, Maine Mountain Children’s House, Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset counties and Greater Franklin Food Council’s school garden […]
Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice rebrands, changes name
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice has rebranded to Andwell Health Partners. Founded in 1966, Andwell Health Partners started as a home health provider serving the Androscoggin County region. Over its decadeslong history, it has expanded to all 16 counties, with services that include in-home hospice care, Maine’s first inpatient hospice facility, the Maine […]
Norway Savings contributes $1K for Lovell accessible trail project
LOVELL — Norway Savings Bank has contributed $1,000 to the Greater Lovell Land Trust for an accessible trail project. Established in 1985, GLLT is a nonprofit land conservation organization that aims to protect the ecosystems of the Kezar Lake, Kezar River, Cold River, and Sweden watersheds. GLLT conserves just over 7,500 acres of land through […]
Norway Savings Bank contributes $2.5K to Cottage Street Creative Exchange
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank contributed $2,500 to the the Cottage Street Creative Exchange earlier this year. The exchange, located in the Art Moves Dance Studio building at 13 Cottage St., is a place for people of all ages to experience creative expression, cultural exchange, collaboration and instruction, according to a news release from the […]
Lewiston’s Rinck Advertising honored for campaign
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has received an award of excellence from the Public Relations Society of America for its behavioral change work with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on its Sipping Point Campaign. The society’s Anvil Awards are the public relations industry’s most prestigious honor, recognizing the highest level of achievement in […]