AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer two free, 60-minute online workshops in April that are designed for women to explore high-wage trade careers in Maine. Connecting Women to Construction Careers runs from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Connecting Women to Forestry Careers runs from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Both workshops provide […]
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Health Affiliates Maine hires new business management director
AUBURN — Health Affiliates Maine has hired Bryan Kahn as its director of business management. Kahn brings over 12 years of experience in health care management, as well as over 16 years in financial management. In his new role, Kahn will be responsible for overseeing Health Affiliates Maine’s business operations, including financial management, strategic planning […]
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Staffing agency opens Lewiston-Auburn office
AUBURN — Working Fields, a mission-based staffing agency headquartered in Vermont, is opening its first regional office in Maine at 95 Main St. This location offers an open-door policy Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Working Fields history of serving employers in need of a qualified workforce while simultaneously providing workforce counseling […]
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Two Lewiston attorneys named to leadership roles in advocacy associations
LEWISTON — Two Berman & Simmons attorneys have been named to leadership roles in Maine-based advocacy associations. Elizabeth Kayatta has been elected co-chairwoman of the Women’s Law section of the Maine Bar Association. That section provides a forum for women lawyers to gather for regular educational programs, networking and discussion of issues of interest to […]
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Androscoggin Bank names assistant vice president
Androscoggin Bank has appointed Mohamed Mohamed its newest assistant vice president, community banker. Mohamed brings over seven years of experience in finance, operations and development. Mohamed joined the Lewiston/Auburn community as a New Mainer in 2012 and worked at Bangor Savings Bank prior to joining Androscoggin. He is involved in several local committees, serving as […]
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St. Dominic Academy names new Auburn campus principal
AUBURN — Saint Dominic Academy has named Kathy Martin as the new principal of its Auburn campus. She will assume the role this fall. Martin has had a career of more than 20 years as an educator and leader. Since 2017, she has served as the assistant superintendent and director of curriculum, assessment and instruction […]
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Fontaine Family adds to Auburn team
Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader has hired Stephanie Kreamer to its Auburn team. Kreamer brings a background in horticulture, customer service and medical cannabis business management, along with entrepreneurial spirit through her company Forest & Flowers, according to a Fontaine Family news release. An alumnus of Monmouth Academy, Kreamer has dedicated over a […]
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ICU nurse is first recipient of Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Daisy Award
FARMINGTON — Intensive care nurse Kaitlyn Dube received the DAISY Award at Franklin Memorial Hospital on March 5. The award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care given by nurses every day, according to a MaineHealth news release. Dube, FMH’s first Daisy Award recipient, was nominated by […]
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UMaine Farmington faculty recognized for contributions to early childhood field
FARMINGTON — Three University of Maine at Farmington faculty members have been recognized for their contributions to the future of the early childhood profession in Maine by the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children. The MaineAEYC advances a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and supports all who care for, educate and work on […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates $10K to SAD 17 field trips
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank contributed another $10,000 in February to the Vinking FUNds program, which pays for student field trips, including over 20 locations around New England, from Maine Wildlife Park in Gray to the Museum of Science and Freedom Trail in Boston. Viking FUNds is a nod to the Oxford Hills’ mascot. All […]