LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has received a $5,000 grant to support its Nutrition Center school gardens programming. The grant was one of three Iced Coffee Day grants, totaling $49,000, presented to Maine hospitals by the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Since 2012, Maine Dunkin’ franchisees and the foundation have given more than $500,000 […]
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SeniorsPlus announces new members, slate of officers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, has elected three new members to its board of directors, as well as a new slate of officers. Robert Kirchherr of Norway replaces Dennis Gray, also of Norway, as chairman of the SeniorsPlus board. The former assistant dean for academic […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates $20K to Lights Out Gallery
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has donated $20,000 to the Lights Out Gallery at 10 Tannery St. The founders, along with many volunteers, are renovating a 117-year-old former snowshoe factory to become a contemporary art gallery and a home to many of the community’s art-related businesses and nonprofits. Since purchasing the 15,000-square-foot building in February […]
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Lewiston ad firm president receives Joan Dow Award
LEWISTON — Laura Rinck, president of Rinck Advertising, was the recipient of the Joan Dow Award at the Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards program June 1 at the University of New England’s Portland campus. Dow is a strong figure for the advertising industry in Maine. She broke down barriers for other women by […]
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Auburn man joins financial security company
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Tyler Blanchard of Auburn has joined financial security company Northwestern Mutual as financial representative. In this role, Blanchard will join a team of specialists offering a wide array of products. In offering comprehensive financial planning, he will provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for a variety of financial needs and goals. Before […]
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Lewiston advertising firm earns several awards
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising recently received recognition for its work across several industries, as well as internal practices. The agency was honored by the Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, Maine Public Relations Council Golden Arrows and the Maine Public Health Association. The Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards recognize Maine agencies […]
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Oxford casino hires new compliance director
OXFORD — Oxford Casino Hotel has hired Braden Sharpe of Durham as director of compliance. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern Maine’s employment law certificate program with experience in risk management. He has been a civilian contractor — facility security officer for the U.S. Army, and spent two terms in the Maine […]
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Leeds medical center hires new physician assistant
LEEDS — DFD Russell Medical Centers recently hired board-certified physician assistant John Wironen. Wironen received his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of New England in 2021 and spent the past two years as a primary care provider at Sebasticook Family Care in Pittsfield. He also holds a Ph.D. in material science […]
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Auction raises $24K for Make-a-Wish Maine
AUBURN — The Fontaine Family Team raised over $24,000 for Make-a-Wish Maine at its 10th annual Bid for Wishes Virtual Auction, hosted on Facebook. Maine businesses and individuals donated more than 300 items. Fontaine has been fundraising for Make-a-Wish Maine since 2009, starting with the Walk for Wishes, and has raised over $140,000 since then. […]
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Bridgton Hospital nurse receives 2 awards
Mark, the caption we received says Lea stands “third from left.” From the ladies’ perspective, that’s true. But from the viewers’ perspective I wonder if it should read “third from right.” –Alex BRIDGTON — Lea Tilton, an Intensive Care Unit nurse at Bridgton Hospital, has received awards for her commitment to high-quality care and compassion […]