LEWISTON — Geiger, a family-owned promotional products distributor, has celebrated a double win in sustainability, with its U.S. and U.K. operations receiving EcoVadis recognitions in 2023. Geiger’s global headquarters in the U.S. achieved a Gold rating for the first time, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed globally. In June 2023, Geiger’s UK […]
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Farmington’s MaineHealth Franklin Hospital taps emergency department director
FARMINGTON — Blake Hotchkiss of Wayne has been appointed emergency department director at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital. He oversees clinical activities within the unit to ensure the delivery of patient- and family-centered care. He also manages business operations and serves as a mentor and coach, fostering the professional growth of the care team. Deanna Orfanidis, chief […]
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Auburn company raises over $800 in snowsuit drive
AUBURN — Better Homes & Gardens/The Masiello Group raised more than $800 from its Auburn office in its annual snowsuit drive for Promise Early Education Center. The money paid for gloves, hats, boots and more than 23 full sets of snowsuits. As the Head Start program for Androscoggin County, the center aims to provide a […]
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Auburn health agency names new human resources director
AUBURN — Health Affiliates Maine has promoted Michelle Elwell to director of human resources. Elwell has been with the behavioral health organization for five years, first as HR manager and then as assistant director of human resources. Her breadth of HR experience across the labor, hospitality, and healthcare industries has been an asset to the […]
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Mathematical Association of America recognizes Bates professor
Adriana Salerno, professor of mathematics at Bates College, is one of three college or university professors nationwide to receive the 2023 Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards, one of the Mathematical Association of America’s highest awards. These awards honor professors who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching effectiveness has been shown […]
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U-Haul services open in Monmouth
NORTH MONMOUTH — Gene’s Auto Repair & Sales signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the North Monmouth community. The business at 1088 U.S. Route 202 will offer services such as U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and pre-tow inspection. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through […]
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Franklin Health Behavioral Services adds 2 psychiatrists
FARMINGTON — Franklin Health Behavioral Services has two new psychiatrists, Dr. Michaela Moden and Dr. Ryan Robinson. Their expertise and commitment to advancing behavioral health care will support the practice’s mission of providing high-quality mental health services to its community, according to a MaineHealth news release. Moden, a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern […]
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Androscoggin Bank hires new VP, chief operating officer
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank has named Kate Rush as executive vice president and chief operating officer. The Newport resident brings a wide breadth of experience in operations, technology, finance and innovation, acquired through her multifaceted career in various industries, according to a news release from the bank. Before her tenure with Androscoggin Bank, Rush held […]
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Auburn Manufacturing named exporter of year
MECHANIC FALLS — Auburn Manufacturing Inc. — which manufactures advanced textiles for extreme-heat environments — has been named one of the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ “Exporters of the Year.” AMI was given the award at EXIM’s 2023 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. in October. The EXIM conference focused on its “Make More in America […]
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Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital name new president
Stephany Jacques, a River Valley native, has been named president of Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. Jacques was promoted last May to interim president of the two Central Maine Healthcare critical access hospitals. Prior to her interim president position, she served in nursing and leadership roles for 15 years at Central Maine Healthcare. She joined […]