Four area executives are among 10 leaders from across Maine to complete the 2022 John T. Gorman Fellowship, an intensive program designed to strengthen their ability to make a measurable difference in the lives of Maine people. They are: Melissa Hue, director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Lewiston; Kristen Miale, president of […]
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Geiger hires new vice president of marketing
LEWISTON — Promotional products distributor Geiger has hired Stephanie Whitman as vice president of marketing. She joins Geiger from Hussey Seating Co., a leading international seating manufacturer, where she served as manager of marketing operations. “I am thrilled to be joining this iconic business at a time of exciting opportunity,” Whitman said. “The rich history […]
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Rinck earns best in show in international creative awards competition
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising took home best in show award at the 18th annual Davey Awards, which honors the finest creative work from the best small shops, firms, agencies and companies worldwide. The agency won Best in Show: Integrated Campaign, Promotional & Branding for its work with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Keeper […]
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DFD Russell Medical Centers welcomes new physician assistant
DFD Russell Medical Centers has announced the addition of board-certified physician assistant Mayra Brink to the team. Brink attended Franklin Pierce University where she completed her Master of Physician Assistant studies with a special interest in pediatrics and women’s health. She obtained her bachelor’s in biology from Moravian College, graduating with honors. Brink has been […]
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Joe Galletta receives Oxford Hills Rotary Club award
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Rotary Club recently presented Joe Galletta, who is celebrating 10 years as owner of Ripley & Fletcher Ford in Paris, with the Paul Harris Fellow award. The award comes with a $1,000 donation made to the Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of the organization. It’s named after the founding Rotarian […]
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James R. Martin appointed chief executive officer of Community Concepts
LEWISTON — The board of directors of Community Concepts Inc. has appointed James R. Martin as its next chief executive officer. He will assume the role no later than Jan. 3, 2023. Martin is chief program officer at Sweetser, an agency with 600 employees that provides a statewide comprehensive network of behavioral health services for […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce announces dates for Festival of Trees
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its 11th annual Festival of Trees on Nov. 25-27 at the historic McLaughlin Garden & Homestead Barn at 97 Main St., South Paris. Tree set-up dates are Nov. 21 from noon to 7 p.m.; Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. […]
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Saddleback Maine ski report’s Jim Quimby inducted into Maine Ski Hall of Fame
RANGELEY — Jim Quimby, general manager of Saddleback Mountain, was inducted into the Maine Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame at a ceremony Nov. 5 at the Sugarloaf base lodge in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who bring dedication and distinction to […]
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KeyBank appoints Anthony DiSotto to market president for Maine
KeyBank recently announced that Tony DiSotto, a Jay native, has been appointed market president, overseeing and coordinating KeyBank’s go-to market strategy across its various lines of business and serve as the face and voice of Key in Maine. A Key private bank market leader, he succeeds Chip Kelley, who will retire at the end of […]
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Geiger acquires Brandam as part of strategic growth plan
LEWISTON — Geiger has recently acquired Brandam LLP, a Hertfordshire-based promotional merchandise provider, the promotional products company announced. Geiger will take care of Brandam’s extensive client base and continue to support its branded merchandise needs as part of Geiger’s strategic plan for local and global expansion. Brandam, owned by Paul & Gail Copping, has operated […]