LEWISTON — Premier Pools & Spas, a family-owned builder of gunite, vinyl and fiberglass pools, was recently awarded the 2024 National Builder of the Year Bronze Award for Small Market at the annual Premier Pools and Spas Awards Conference. With more than 160 independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide, Premier Pools and Spas is […]
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Lewiston-Auburn arts organization hires administrator
LEWISTON — The LA Arts board of directors has hired Courtney Reed-Marsh as its new arts agency administrator. Reed-Marsh joins Gerald Walsh, LA arts agency manager, to support the organization’s mission of engaging and inspiring a vibrant community through arts and culture. Reed-Marsh will be responsible for the agency’s marketing and communications initiatives, coordination with […]
Norway Savings Bank names new senior vice president, marketing director
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has promoted Melissa Rock of Bridgton to senior vice president, marketing director. In her new position, Rock — headquartered at the bank’s Norway office — will oversee the bank’s marketing team and functions and play an integral role in strategic initiatives, including brand development and digital technology implementation. She is […]
U.S. News & World Report lauds Lewiston hospital’s maternity care
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center has again been recognized as “High Performing in Maternity Care” by U.S. News & World Report. Earlier this year, Newsweek also named CMMC one of the best hospitals in the nation for maternity. Additionally, CMMC received a 97 out of 100 score on the Centers for Disease Control’s Maternity […]
Third right whale entanglement reported in a week
One North Atlantic right whale was seen near North Carolina wrapped in fishing rope and buoys. Two others were spotted off Massachusetts.
Lewiston-Auburn chamber honored by state chamber
The 2024 Dana F. Connors Chamber of the Year award was presented at the annual Maine State Chamber of Commerce meeting and dinner.
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation distributes grants
A total of $73,000 in grant funding was distributed.
Here’s why 314 turkeys are frozen in limbo at a Mercer farm
A dispute between Greaney’s Family Farm and state inspectors is putting one of the only processors of its kind in peril, the owner said.
Mainers are hitting the road for a busy week of holiday travel
Christmas traffic can be harder to predict than Thanksgiving, but experts say a record number of Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.
Gov. Mills establishes task force to study potential impact of AI on Maine
The 21-member group will look at how to prepare the state’s economy and workforce for opportunities and risks related to the technology.