Peter B. Johnson of Rangeley has joined the Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative as program coordinator, the initiative’s State Implementation Committee has announced. As coordinator, Johnson will facilitate the implementation of the initiative’s standard through projects and programs administered by the Maine State Implementation Committee. He  will work with the State Implementation Committee steering committee, member […]

RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital nurse Penny Savage is the recipient of the DAISY Award, an international program recognizing nurses for their compassionate care and the difference they make in patients’ lives. Savage works in the hospital’s emergency department. She was nominated by nurse leader Merideth Alanskas and Supervisor Tina True. Her fellow team members cited […]

AUBURN — After a nationwide search with over 100 candidates, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine has promoted Robin McCarthy to chief advancement officer. This position will guide the Development, Communications, and Government Affairs teams in advancing Good Shepherd Food Bank’s strategic initiatives to ensure that everyone in Maine is food secure. McCarthy, who joined […]

LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics has hired Dr. Bruce Hamilton-Dick. He went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Hamilton-Dick is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal care and quality of life for his patients. “My […]

LEWISTON — Premier Pools & Spas, a family-owned builder of gunite, vinyl and fiberglass pools, was recently awarded the 2024 National Builder of the Year Bronze Award for Small Market at the annual Premier Pools and Spas Awards Conference. With more than 160 independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide, Premier Pools and Spas is […]

LEWISTON — The LA Arts board of directors has hired Courtney Reed-Marsh as its new arts agency administrator. Reed-Marsh joins Gerald Walsh, LA arts agency manager, to support the organization’s mission of engaging and inspiring a vibrant community through arts and culture. Reed-Marsh will be responsible for the agency’s marketing and communications initiatives, coordination with […]

NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has promoted Melissa Rock of Bridgton to senior vice president, marketing director. In her new position, Rock — headquartered at the bank’s Norway office — will oversee the bank’s marketing team and functions and play an integral role in strategic initiatives, including brand development and digital technology implementation. She is […]