PORTLAND — Dr. Eric Collins Brown has been named the Maine Irish Heritage Center’s new executive director. Brown, the former provost for University of Maine at Farmington, assumed his new role in Portland effective Dec. 1. “We are pleased to announce that our board’s search has led to the right person for an exciting time,” […]

LEWISTON — Maine College of Health Professions has named Dr. Ned Claxton its board chairman. Claxton succeeds Ken Albert, who has served on the board since 2017 and as chairman since 2020. “With Ned as our new board chair, we will have incredible momentum in furthering our mission to enrich lives by providing exceptional health […]

FARMINGTON — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Franklin Memorial Hospital as one of 78 participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. As a participant, FMH is required to track the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures and collect data that assesses […]

LEWISTON — Avery Gagnon, a nurse who works in the Cardiopulmonary Department at Central Maine Medical Center, has received the DAISY award. The award is an international recognition program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate, skillful care nurses give everyday, according to a Central Maine Healthcare news release. Gagnon was nominated by Dr. Nicole Boutaugh, […]

FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy has installed Joseph R. Manning as its 55th head of school. The ceremony was held Nov. 3, with members of the Fryeburg Academy community, the board of trustees, and former Head of School Erin P. Mayo as a guest speaker. Manning steps into the role during the school’s 232nd year, following […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Beckie Bowering of Wilton to assistant vice president, cash management officer in Farmington. Bowering has been an integral part of the bank’s team for 23 years. Her dedication and commitment to the bank and its customers have earned her this esteemed role, according to a news release from […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Jenna Martini, an osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine clinician, plans to join HealthReach staff in Strong, Livermore Falls and Belgrade this month. Martini, who grew up in Peru, earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Touro University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the […]

RUMFORD — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Rachel Desroches to customer service and assistant branch manager at the Rumford branch, making her an officer of the financial institution. Desroches has exemplified dedication, leadership and valuable contributions to the bank since she joined the team in 2016, according to a news release from the bank. The […]