Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy

Bonnie Aleck joins Farmington firm

FARMINGTON — Financial consultant Bonnie Aleck has joined the Western Mountain Financial Services team. Aleck brings over 36 years of professional experience in the financial services industry, serving communities in the River Valley. Western Mountain Financial Services is locally owned and located at 189 Main St. The firm offers services such as investment and retirement […]

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Palliative medicine center appoints two for Nurse Practitioner Fellowship

LEWISTON — The Maine Center for Palliative Medicine, an offering of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has appointed two people for this year’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship. The fellowship aims to provide specialized training in hospice and palliative care, equipping nurse practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver compassionate and effective patient-centered care. Amy […]

Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion

Froma Harrop: Are Republicans giving up on investors, too?

There should not be a vote on the debt limit. It represents spending already on the country’s credit card. You don’t call American Express and say, “Hey, I don’t want to pay for the trip to Belize that I put on the card. I didn’t like the hotel.” American Express would not be amused. If you stiffed it in any way, your credit score would take a dive, and lenders would promptly raise the interest rates they charge you.