LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business Before Hours at the Kora Temple at 11 Sabattus St. on Friday, Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. It’s the networking, food and fun of the regularly scheduled Business After Hours, but in the morning. Chamber members can come and enjoy […]
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Jeff Smith joins Trinity Jubilee Center board of directors
LEWISTON — Jeff Smith of Androscoggin Bank has joined the board of directors of the Trinity Jubilee Center. The center is a nonprofit organization serving hungry, homeless, elderly, unemployed and disabled Lewiston-Auburn residents. Trinity offers hot meals, groceries and diapers, a medical clinic, help with resume-writing and job applications, and toiletries and winter coats to […]
Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union celebrates 75 years
LEWISTON — Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union celebrated 75 years of service to the Lewiston-Auburn community and the employees of the cities and their families on Oct. 14. The credit union was organized and established as a not-for-profit cooperative on Oct. 14, 1944, by Jean Charles Boucher, Julian Desbaies, Adrien Anctil, Lucien Lebel, Albert Langelier, […]
Norway Savings Bank donates to hawk statue project
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank donated $5,000 to Friends of Deering Oaks for its effort to install a sculpture honoring a special great black hawk. Last year, a lone juvenile Great Black Hawk, native to South America, traveled thousands of miles to settle in Deering Oaks Park in Portland. It was the first time such […]
Fontaine Family hires Dave Foster
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Dave Foster to work at its Auburn location. Foster will specialize in process and negotiation with a singular focus on customer satisfaction. His broad experience in restaurant, retail and outside sales will bring a unique perspective to his clients. Foster will represent home buyers […]
Geiger announces promotions
LEWISTON — Geiger recently promoted the following associates: Amy Rioux was promoted to key customer specialist in Total Care. Rioux started her career with Geiger in 2016, as an administrative customer care specialist and customer advocate in corporate programs. She was promoted to assistant program manager in 2017. Rioux graduated from Husson University with her […]
CMCC offers basic life support certification course
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce & Professional Development at Central Maine Community College will offer the American Heart Association course titled Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. It will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 13. This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the skills to keep people alive […]
Brann & Isaacson opens new Portland office
PORTLAND — Lewiston-based law firm Brann & Isaacson has opened an office at 136 Commercial St. in Portland. The larger space reflects the growth of Brann & Isaacson’s Maine and national practice. The renovated location features individual offices and conference rooms with extensive views of Portland’s waterfront. Brann & Isaacson is headquartered at 184 Main St. in […]
Geiger names third quarter Geiger Star winners
LEWISTON — Jason Linneken and Sam Stewart of Geiger’s Lewiston corporate office were recently presented quarterly Geiger Star awards. These awards are given to associates, who have been nominated by fellow associates, in recognition of their efforts to work the values of The Geiger Way. Linneken is a systems analyst in the accounts receivable department. […]
Northeast Bank promotes Lloyd Sweetser
BETHEL — Northeast Bank has promoted Lloyd Sweetser to banking center manager of its Bethel location. Sweetser previously held the position of assistant banking center manager and senior relationship banker at that location. He will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including oversight of all operational procedures, branch sales goals and team-building efforts. Sweetser attended New […]