LOVELL — Elizabeth “Lizzy” Echard has joined Greater Lovell Land Trust staff in the new position of education and community engagement coordinator. Echard comes from the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area and brings several years of experience in environmental education and volunteer management. She will be responsible for developing and coordinating the trust’s signature environmental education programs, […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber presents four awards at 44th dinner
POLAND — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce recently presented four awards at its 44th awards dinner at Poland Spring Resort. The Legacy Award went to Al Bancroft. The Business of the Year Award was given to the Bennett Radio Group. The Suzanne Grover Community Service Award went to the Pink Feather Foundation. And the […]
Maine CareerCenters offer October hiring events, services
The Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenters are offering a variety of workshops and hiring events this month. The first of three virtual workshops, Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History, is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. To register, visit shorturl.at/jRSU4. The second workshop, Searching for Work: Age 55+ With or Without […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital adds pain medicine specialist
FARMINGTON — Ruslan Abdukalikov has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a physician of pain medicine at the hospital. Pain management helps ease pain and improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic and acute pain. Itis treated by a team and through a plan customized for each patient’s condition and […]
Central Maine Healthcare adds new providers to cardiology team
LEWISTON — Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Central Maine Healthcare, has added new cardiologists to its team. Dr. Mary Huerter is a cardiac surgeon. She graduated from medical school and completed her residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her education and experience also include a research fellowship at University of Virginia […]
Lewiston tech provider donates $2K printer to Oxford service dog trainer
LEWISTON — Budget Document Technology, a provider of office technology, donated a new state-of-the-art Konica Minolta C3320i high-resolution multifunction color printer worth $2,294, to Mission Working Dogs. The Oxford-based nonprofit trains service dogs, therapy dogs, and facility dogs for veterans and other individuals with disabilities. It was founded by certified dog trainer Christy Gardner, a […]
New accompanist joins Maine Music Society
A new accompanist, Morgan Lee, has joined the Maine Music Society as it begins its Golden Jubilee Season. Lee has built a career as a soloist, collaborative pianist and teacher. She recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with her Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance, where she studied with Angelina Gadeliya. Morgan also […]
Central Maine Healthcare names new providers for River Valley
RUMFORD — Central Maine Healthcare recently added two new providers to the River Valley region. Jesse Leeds, MD, is joining the team at Swift River Family Medicine in Rumford. Lauren Mason is a pediatric nurse practitioner who is joining the Elsemore Dixfield Family Medicine practice. Originally from Long Island, New York, Leeds graduated medical school […]
Auburn medical supply retailer makes magazine’s top 5,000 list
AUBURN — Inc. magazine has ranked Bedard Medical No. 4,283 in its annual Inc. 5000 list. The most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, it provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and […]
Franklin Savings Bank promotes Mexico man
RUMFORD — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Richard “Rich” Allen to the role of vice president, senior commercial loan officer. Joining the bank in 2001, the Mexico resident has established himself as a critical member of the commercial team, significantly increasing the bank’s commercial customer base in western Maine during his tenure, according to a […]