Central Maine Human Resource Association has announced its new board of directors members for 2022-23: President: Barbara Lovejoy, director of human resources, OTELCO President-elect: Jordan Payne Hay, attorney, Skelton Taintor & Abbott Past president: Cindy Letourneau, director of human resources, Androscoggin HomeHealth Care and Hospice Membership co-directors: Mary Kozicki LaFontaine, director of employee development and […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has appointed Leslie White as clinical dietitian, providing evidence-based practice that is specific to patients’ nutritional goals in inpatient and outpatient settings. White has worked in the field of nutrition for 15 years with extensive experience in nutrition counseling, motivational interviewing and promotion of behavior change. She has additional certification […]

LEWISTON — Geiger, the nation’s largest privately held promotional products distributor, recently presented its quarterly Geiger Star Awards to associates nominated by fellow associates for their efforts to work the values of The Geiger Way. The individuals who received the Geiger Star Award were Trish Whitlock and Julie Vickers. The team recipients include: the US […]

AUBURN — YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has promoted two staff to executive leadership. Nicole Oberlander has been named executive director of fitness, health and wellness. In this role, she will oversee the Y’s current fitness locations, as well as facilitate the merger of the Y’s newest center in Lewiston. In addition, Oberlander will supervise indoor and […]

AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments is presenting the free webinar Social Media Marketing, with Rich Brooks from flyte new media from 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. The session will focus entirely on the most powerful social media platforms for businesses today: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest. It will also […]

AUBURN — UScellular has promoted Joel Parlin to sales manager at the store at 730 Center St. In this role, Parlin is responsible for leading his team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Parlin brings more than six years of wireless experience […]

LEWISTON — Ralph Lenfestey, Lewiston’s new finance director, was appointed at the Nov. 16 City Council meeting and sworn in by City Clerk Kathy Montejo. Lenfestey was lauded by City Administrator Heather Hunter, whom he is replacing, as her “right-hand man for the last 24 years.” Since being hired as senior staff accountant in 1997, […]

FARMINGTON —  Franklin Memorial Hospital has hired Dr. Kristen H. Mazoki as a doctor at Franklin Health Behavioral Services. Her clinical interests include women’s mental health and integrating psychiatry with primary care. Mazoki received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford followed by a psychiatric residency at […]

LEWISTON — Berman & Simmons announced that attorney Charles Hehmeyer has joined the firm. Hehmeyer brings decades of experience representing individuals in medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases. He gained a national reputation representing families whose children were injured by substandard hospital and/or physician conduct and has served as lead counsel in significant birth […]

AUBURN — The seventh annual LA Summer Block Party presented by Uncle Andy’s Digest raised a record-setting $112,000 and counting for Make-A-Wish Maine. It’s the single largest external fundraiser in Make-A-Wish Maine’s 29-year history. The average cash cost of a wish is $7,000 and Make-A-Wish Maine has over 115 children in some stage of the […]