LEWISTON — Geiger, a privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor, has acquired Broadway Marketing, an Albany, New York-based branded merchandise and apparel company. Broadway Marketing marks Geiger’s first acquisition of 2024. In 2023, it acquired Incentives by Design in Tukwila, Washington, and Firebrand Promotions in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom. These acquisitions demonstrate Geiger’s deep […]
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Sabattus woman joins Fontaine Family as referral agent
AUBURN — The Fontaine Family real estate company has hired Auburn native Shelley Ham as referral agent. The Sabattus resident is an alumna of the University of Southern Maine and Husson University. Her previous roles span human resources management, health care, hospitality, administration, customer service, sales and banking. Ham is affiliated with organizations such as […]
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Androscoggin Bank names new VP, government banking services officer
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank has named Christine Bishop as vice president, government banking services officer. The Gorham resident brings over 25 years of sales experience across various industries. Bishop has a strong background in banking and is dedicated to providing her clients with tools that assist them with their cash flow needs, collateralization, fraud prevention […]
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Recreational cannabis storefront launches in Carrabassett Valley
Store is the sixth in a chain owned by JAR Cannabis Co.
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Norway bank donates $2.8K to local library fund
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank presented Norway Memorial Library with a $2,800 donation to assist in the replacement of the library’s roof. The contribution given Jan. 16 is to the library’s Annual Fund set up in 2001 to enhance and improve services and to maintain the building and grounds of the library at 258 Main […]
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Whitney named Farmington Police’s officer of year
FARMINGTON — Ethan Whitney has been named the Farmington Police Department’s officer of the year for 2023. Chief Kenneth A. Charles said in a statement that he recognized Whitney for his “community relations, proactive efforts, professionalism, and discipline.” “On numerous occasions, I have been approached by community members and partner agencies with whom you had […]
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice CEO receives service award
LEWISTON — Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has received the Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented to the employee of any member home care and/or hospice agency who consistently demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities. It was presented in November 2023. The […]
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Lewiston pool company receives national builder of year award
LEWISTON — Premier Pools & Spas, a family-owned builder of gunite, vinyl liner, and fiberglass pools, was named the 2023 National Builder of the Year-small market recipient. With over 160 independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide, Premier Pools and Spas is the largest pool builder in the country, according to a news release from […]
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Lewiston health/hospice organization hires new HR officer
LEWISTON — Sarah Conroy is the new chief human resources officer for Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. Conroy returns to Maine from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area where she spent the past seven years working as a human resources business consultant and serving on the Maine State Society of Washington D.C. Foundation, a home away […]