Attorney Rosie Wennberg has joined Gideon Asen LLC, an Auburn-based medical malpractice firm. Wennberg will represent plaintiffs in civil rights litigation, medical malpractice cases and catastrophic personal injury suits. She most recently worked as an attorney at a large commercial law firm in Portland as a legal researcher and writer.

BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce has named Bobbi Vandenbulcke its new executive director. Vandenbulcke has been with the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce for 17 years, serving as director of membership and partnerships. As executive director, Vandenbulcke will focus on engaging members, promoting economic development, and reaching out to the community. She […]

LEWISTON — The Diocese of Portland has named Dawn Theriault the new principal of Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus. She will assume the role at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. Theriault has a 25-year career as an educator and leader at Saint Dominic Academy. Theriault will succeed John Patrick “J.P.” Yorkey, principal since […]

JAY — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Mariah Labbe to consumer loan officer at its Jay branch. Labbe has spent her nearly eight years at Franklin Savings Bank learning the intricacies of the lending process. Her comprehensive understanding of the industry and her dedication to helping customers achieve their financial goals make her an ideal […]

LOVELL — Rhyan Paquereau has been named conservation director at the Greater Lovell Land Trust. He will oversee the management of the more than 7,500 acres under conservation: developing plans for the management and improvement of Trust properties for public access, stewarding conservation easements, and managing seasonal and other supporting staff. Paquereau served as interim […]

JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union has donated $5,000 to the Western Maine Labor Council which purchased the Local 14 Union Hall at 6 Intervale Road. This donation will go toward renovations and preservation of the building’s historical artwork. The Western Maine Labor Council, formerly headquartered in Lewiston, is comprised of labor unions whose members […]

AUBURN — Fontaine Family Real Estate’s 11th annual Bid for Wishes silent auction raised $25,000 to support Make-A-Wish Maine. This year’s auction was held in memory of 11-year-old Jackson Gibson. Jackson’s journey was cut short by Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Despite the challenges he faced, he lived his life with grace and kindness, […]

Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader has added Melinda Cote to its Auburn team. Cote grew up in Auburn and lives in Lewiston. For the past 20 years, she has been a preschool special education teacher at the Margaret Murphy Centers for Children. Cote graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn and earned […]