LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising Inc. has named a series of strategic hires and promotions, strengthening its staff with a diverse lineup of professionals, according to an announcement from the woman-owned agency. Promoted to senior UX/UI designer, Yany Avelar crafts accessible, empathy-driven digital experiences. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, her mission-centered approach aligns with Rinck’s […]
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State says it won’t intervene in Tripp Pond water flow issues unless more property damage occurs
Damage from flooding in 2022 and 2023, caused partly by artificial bladders authorized by Maine DEP, is estimated at $100,000.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Nuclear power is making a comeback in the U.S. But not in Maine.
The cost to build a plant and lengthy regulatory reviews are cited as reasons why Maine is not joining other states looking to revive nuclear energy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville-based Central Maine Motors Auto Group buys Ray Haskell Ford in Oakland
Ray Haskell Ford at 801 Kennedy Memorial Drive is now Central Maine Ford.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton goldsmith to close retail store at Christmas, continue with online jewelry business
Ron Gelinas, 74, has made jewelry since 1990.
Posted inBusiness
Maine Mountain Children’s House increases childcare capacity
The school is now taking applications.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center hires new gastroenterologist
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has hired Gaurav Kakked, a gastroenterologist who will be seeing patients at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kakked is very excited to join the team at CMMC, specifically because of the high number of interventional endoscopic ultrasound procedures performed at the hospital, according to a CMH news release. “Some of […]
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Lewiston’s SeniorsPlus names new chief human resources officer
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated area agency on aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties — has hired Holly Greenleaf as its new chief human resources officer. Greenleaf has worked as a human resource professional for more than 20 years, mostly within the Maine public school system. She worked for the Maine Department of Transportation […]
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Turner insurance agency’s Shelley Jamison retires after 35 years
TURNER — Shelley Jamison of Bessey Insurance has retired after 35 years. She started working in the insurance industry in 1990 with her mother, Norma Bessey Colby, when Bessey Insurance Agency was run from her home, according to a news release. Colby had taken over the agency from her parents, Marion (Waterman) Bessey and Gerald […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
With downtown development coming, Lewiston officials say there’s still plenty of parking
Most of the rooftop floors of the city’s parking garages are closed, but officials say that can change to meet demand.