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St. Mary’s Health System undergoes leadership transition as President Steven Jorgensen steps down

LEWISTON — Steven Jorgensen, president of St. Mary’s Health System and senior vice president for Covenant Health, plans to retire Dec. 31. He will support St. Mary’s Health System and Covenant Health as senior vice president in an advisory and consulting capacity through the end of the year. Cindy Segar-Miller will join St. Mary’s Health […]

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Physical therapists trained in protocol for Parkinson’s treatment

FARMINGTON — Four care team members at Franklin Memorial Hospital are trained in LSVT BIG, a specialized physical therapy program designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease improve their movement and overall functional abilities. Annie Gray, Gwen Davis, Marco Madison and Ian McLaughlin are qualified to deliver the therapy program for patients, via one-on-one, hourlong […]

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Mador receives national traffic safety award

Pat Mador, assistant district attorney for Maine’s District Three, has won this year’s National Traffic Safety Award for Prosecutors from the National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators. District Three covers Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. In her letter nominating Mador, Deputy District Attorney Kate Bozeman wrote, called Mador “an institution among this profession” who’s been a […]

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Sugarloaf resort wins award for injury management

PORTLAND — Sugarloaf Mountain Resort of Carrabassett Valley is one of eight recipients of MEMIC awards, which honor best practices in workforce safety, injury management and workforce partnership. The resort won for Excellence in injury management, showing outstanding commitment to its workforce through prompt, professional, efficient handling of claim issues, according to a MEMIC news […]

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Turner library names new director, assistant director

TURNER — Nicole Van Tassel is the new director of the Turner Public Library. Hired last October as assistant director, she aims to lead the way in helping the library accomplish its goal for programming, services and collection development. hired last October as assistant director. “The library is an essential part of our community.” Van […]

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Franklin Savings Bank names new Skowhegan branch manager

SKOWHEGAN — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Sherri Lewis to branch manager of its Skowhegan location. The Norridgewock resident has been an integral part of the team for nearly 20 years and has consistently demonstrated her dedication to her work and the community she serves, according to a news release from the bank. “Sherri is […]

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LifeFlight of Maine names new CEO

AUGUSTA — LifeFlight of Maine has named Joe Kellner as chief executive officer. He will begin his new role Oct. 1. Kellner is chief financial officer of LifeFlight. He serves as vice president of finance, operations and strategy for Northern Light Home Care and Hospice and Northern Light Medical Transport. He also serves as chief operating […]

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New doctors in training join Lewiston medical center

LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center recently welcomed the latest members of its Family Medicine Residency class. The seven physicians will work at Central Maine Healthcare locations for the next few years as doctors in training and graduate in 2026. Central Maine Family Medicine Residency provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. […]