Noteworthy
Geiger names 2nd quarter Star winners
LEWISTON — Geiger, a Lewiston promotional products distributor, recently presented its quarterly Geiger Star Awards to three associates in the Lewiston corporate office. 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. Amber Roy, promotional products expert lead, has […]
Mats Agren joins St. Mary’s
LEWISTON — Mats Agren, M.D., who specializes in advanced spine care, has joined St. Mary’s Orthopedics in Auburn, St. Mary’s Health System announced recently. The system has partnered with Maine Medical Partners to bring the doctor to Auburn. Agren will diagnose compression fractures, herniated discs and osteoarthritis, and will offer surgical procedures to treat these […]
James Joseph appointed to board
LEWISTON — James G. Joseph, M.D., has been appointed to the board of directors at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, the largest, nonprofit independent home health and hospice organization in the state. Joseph is a retired internist recently affiliated with Bridgton Hospital and Central Maine Medical Center. He is a diplomat of National Board of […]
Auburn SERVPRO earns award
AUBURN — SERVPRO of Lewiston-Auburn received the Millionaire’s Platinum award at SERVPRO’s 50th Annual Convention on June 24-28 in Sacramento, California. Other top-performing franchises were also honored during the event, themed Making History. SERVPRO of Lewiston-Auburn is at 546 Poland Road, Auburn. The business offers cleanup and restoration services.
Hammond Lumber earns safety awards
BELGRADE — Hammond Lumber Co. has earned four awards from the Northeast Lumber Manufacturers Association for outstanding safety performance during 2018 at its sawmill and planer mill in Belgrade. Hammond finished first in Division 2 for the combined operations of both mills. Divisions are determined by the number of worker-hours logged during a calendar year. […]
Manufacturing technician training offered
LEWISTON — Manufacturing technician training will be offered at Northeast Technical Institute through a program with Western Maine Community Action, Lewiston CareerCenter and RSU 16 Adult Education. The training program includes 280 hours of classroom and lab hours, and 60 hours of WorkReady skills. Training is valued at $4,500, with no-cost training for income-eligible candidates […]
LA Chamber Power Lunch is July 30
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold a Power Lunch seminar from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the chamber conference room, 415 Lisbon St. Amy Schram, community relations manager for the Better Business Bureau serving eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont, will present “Better Business Bureau 101.” […]
Paul Colasante participates on panel
LEWISTON — Paul Colasante, a Modern Woodmen of America managing partner in the Lewiston office, participated in a three‑day advisory panel at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Illinois. Colasante was invited to the fraternal financial services organization’s headquarters to discuss ideas and share feedback to improve the organization.