AUBURN — A Lewiston High School sophomore is due to benefit from an auction scheduled next month. Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader will host its eighth annual Bid For Wishes virtual auction on its Facebook business page (facebook.com/FontaineTeam) between May 16-23. Along with Make-A-Wish Maine, this year’s auction will also benefit student Johnathan […]
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Central Maine Healthcare hires new cardiologist
LEWISTON — Dr. Michael Berlowitz has joined Central Maine Healthcare as chief of the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, and medical director of the cardiovascular service line for the health system. Berlowitz will lead a team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons and other skilled professionals in redesigning patient care and elevating the reputation […]
Lost Valley hires new event coordinator
AUBURN — Lost Valley has hired Kayla Milligan as its new private events manager. She will coordinate all current and incoming private events at the ski resort, including weddings, reunions, anniversary and other parties, and celebrations of life. Milligan, who previously worked at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, found her passion for event planning several […]
Website development workshop set for business owners
New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development workshop, “Grow Your Business Online — Create My Site,” on Wednesday, April 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class will cover three main topics: • Design an effective website: bring the best of your brand to your customers. • Create site content: make […]
Lewiston firm names newly certified associates
LEWISTON — Geiger, a promotional merchandise distributor, has recognized seven associates for earning specialist certifications. Elizabeth Fagan, Molly Hamilton, Brian Warren and Savannah Bennett have earned the certification of advertising specialist. The certification requires 50 hours from a structured industry-approved curriculum. Kelsey Rozenboom, Wanda Castonguay and Jason Linneken have earned the certification of master advertising […]
Real estate firm donates to Androscoggin Land Trust
AUBURN — Maine Source Homes & Realty is celebrating 50 years by giving back to the Lewiston-Auburn community. The company’s “Helping Our Neighbors Campaign” has identified six local nonprofits and charities to support this year. Jon Mercier, designated broker/agent at Maine Source Homes & Realty, offered a check for $2,700 to the Androscoggin Land Trust, […]
Lisbon Credit Union raises $12.6K for campaign to end hunger
LISBON — The Lisbon Credit Union and its members raised $12,638 for the Ending Hunger in Maine Campaign in 2021. Lisbon Area Christian Outreach of Lisbon Falls received $9,478, and Trinity Jubilee Center of Lewiston received $3,159. Biggest fundraisers last year were a fall cash calendar, an employee “pay to wear jeans day,” which happens […]
Oxford credit union recognized as top performer
MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union has been ranked No. 71 among the top-performing 100 credit unions in the country, according to the 2021 S&P Global Market Intelligence Ranking, which assesses the performance of community banks and credit unions across the nation. There are nearly 5,000 credit unions in the U.S., according to a news […]
Paradis joins Eastern Maine Development Corp. team
BANGOR — Christopher Paradis recently joined the Procurement Technical Assistance Center team at Eastern Maine Development Corp., after more than 10 years promoting workforce development with Maine’s Community College System. Prior to joining the center, he spent more than 25 years in marketing, sales and international business with Elmet Technologies in Lewiston, and Philips Lighting […]
Franklin Savings Bank promotes 3 new officers
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotions of three officers: Katie Deming to Farmington branch manager, Jennifer Merrill to commercial loan officer in Rumford, and Seth Noonkester to assistant branch manager in Rangeley. “We are pleased to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of these three rising stars,” Human Resources Director Kelsea Pinkham […]