Oxford Chamber names business of month, donates

Geiger announces President’s Awards

LEWISTON — Geiger recently presented its quarterly President’s Awards to four employees in recognition of their Geiger values. All four are based in or near the Lewiston corporate office. Michael French was honored for creating the first “mobile responsive” program site for Geiger, as well as for other outstanding efforts for the company. Patti Gallant […]

Valley View Orchard Pies relocates, expands

OXFORD — Valley View Orchard Pies, which has been making pies for almost 30 years, recently relocated to 15 Madison Ave., offering almost 15,000 square feet of bakery, storage, office and retail space. Once a wholesale bakery producing handmade pies for retailers and fundraising groups around New England, its new owners can now offer the […]

Mechanics Savings merging with Biddeford Savings

AUBURN — Mechanics Savings Bank and Biddeford Savings have announced they will merge under one charter, while retaining their individual brands and local decision-making authority. The two financial institutions formed an alliance in 2015, becoming the first multi-bank mutual holding company in Maine, allowing them to combine resources and increase efficiencies. In a statement Wednesday, […]

Wedge, McCracken, Hussey, Fagan launch Quad Group

PORTLAND — Businesswomen Maureen Costello Wedge, Colleen McCracken, Anne Hussey and Elizabeth Fagan have partnered to launch Quad Group, a consulting firm focused on all aspects of family business. “We are all passionate about family businesses because they are the cornerstone of our economy here in Maine, and they offer a unique work experience that […]

Investigators believe fatal Sabattus fire started near wood stove

Darlene Shores, 63, lived in the house that had been without electricity and running water since 2013, according to state investigators.

Two hearings set for Tuesday on New Gloucester warrant articles

A Property Tax Assistance Ordinance and the 2019-20 municipal budget are topics, along with information on the public safety budget.

The best advice Mom gave you

Hey kids of all ages, Mother’s Day is about a month away and our thoughts are turning to Mom. We’d like to know what comes to your mind when you think about the best advice she ever gave you, or some of the most important lessons you learned from her. Please let us know for […]

22 kids reported to the state have died since 2017

AUGUSTA (AP) — At least 22 children have died since January 2017 following concerns reported to the state about their safety, Maine state records show. At least eight died with open abuse or neglect cases before the Department of Health and Human Services, the Bangor Daily News reported this week. Seven cases had been opened 69 or […]

There oughta be a law! Guess what …?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, on Wednesday, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King announced he was co-sponsoring legislation aimed at robocallers. In his words, it “gives regulators more resources to find robocall scammers, increases penalties for violators and promotes call authentication and blocking adoption. Knowing the power of a good acronym, King said the new legislation […]