PORTLAND – Jamie L. Paul has been named an officer in the Collateral Department at Banknorth Group Inc. in Portland. She will continue to manage a staff of 10 employees, ensuring the day-to-day functions run smoothly.

A Lewiston resident, Paul joined Banknorth in 1999. She volunteers with the March of Dimes. A Dixfield native, Paul is a 1996 graduate of Dirigo High School.

Lisbon graduate scouts for talent

PORTLAND – Kevin Partridge, a recent Lisbon High School graduate and former member of the central Maine band Alteria, has joined the staff of Reindeer Group Inc. as executive assistant and talent representative.

Partridge will working on various Reindeer projects and events, including the eighth annual Florida Rock-Off and the upcoming 20th Maine Rock-Off. He also will be searching for potential artists to sign to the Reindeer Records label.

“We’re looking for artists with full-time commitment and availability to work on their recording career goals 24-7,” he said.

He’s particularly scouting out artists from rural areas who may have less opportunity than those from Portland. Interested artists can contact Partridge at Reindeer’s Portland office, 878-4554, or by e-mail at [email protected].