AUBURN — Consolidated Communications, a leading broadband and business communications provider, donated $10,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank. Record numbers of people are experiencing hunger due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. With many unemployed as businesses closed and schools curtailed feeding programs, the demand on food banks and food pantries has grown exponentially. […]

AUBURN — The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has promoted two employees with over two decades of service and whose knowledge and experience will be called upon to lead the Y’s “new and better normal” as it prepares to fully reopen. Christopher Shea has been named executive director of youth development. This new position will provide oversight […]

LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health, opened a new, two-story building on Campus Avenue in June. Referred to as the I-Wing, the new building will house the infusion center, as well as the health system’s oncology and rheumatology practices. It was constructed by Hebert Construction and made possible by individual […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Health Internal Medicine has hired Ryan Pelton, a licensed clinical social worker, to join its clinical staff to provide behavioral health services for patients. Having clinical social workers alongside health care providers is an integrated model being used at all five Franklin Health primary care medical practices. Social workers deliver behavioral health […]

LEWISTON — Kim Pelkey, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of financial representatives worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table this year. Million Dollar Round Table members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. Membership is recognized internationally as the […]

AUBURN — Bill Bergeron, real estate agent with Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader, was recently awarded the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Designation from The Luxury Home Council Inc. The designation is testimony to the agent’s training and expertise in the luxury home marketplace. To display the ALHS logo and be accepted into the […]

BANGOR — The Forbes 2020 “World’s Best Banks” list has named Bangor Savings Bank as the ninth best U.S. bank, a jump of 13 spots from last year. Bangor Savings Bank is the highest Maine-based institution of 75 U.S. banks on the list. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to ask 40,000 consumers across 23 countries […]

LEWISTON — Community Credit Union was recently certified as a Community Development Financial Institution after an extensive application process. CDFI Certification is the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s recognition of specialized financial institutions serving low-income communities and individuals. The CDFI “movement” took shape in the 1970s with the passage of the Community Reinvestment Act, which […]

AUBURN — Payroll Management INC. has hired Ben Getchell as chief operation officer. He’ll work in the client services and operations departments. Getchell earned his undergraduate degree from Dickinson College with a major in economics. His work history includes customer service, extensive management experience and executing methodologies to improve operations without sacrificing quality. He formerly […]

AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader held its Annual Awards Banquet at The Muddy Rudder in Yarmouth in March to honor Top Award winners for 2019. The following top producing agents were honored: Clayton Larochelle received Top Sales Leader Award with 76 closed units. Peak Performers included Bill Bergeron with 61 closed […]