LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising Inc. has named a series of strategic hires and promotions, strengthening its staff with a diverse lineup of professionals, according to an announcement from the woman-owned agency. Promoted to senior UX/UI designer, Yany Avelar crafts accessible, empathy-driven digital experiences. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, her mission-centered approach aligns with Rinck’s […]
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Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center hires new gastroenterologist
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has hired Gaurav Kakked, a gastroenterologist who will be seeing patients at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kakked is very excited to join the team at CMMC, specifically because of the high number of interventional endoscopic ultrasound procedures performed at the hospital, according to a CMH news release. “Some of […]
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Lewiston’s SeniorsPlus names new chief human resources officer
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated area agency on aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties — has hired Holly Greenleaf as its new chief human resources officer. Greenleaf has worked as a human resource professional for more than 20 years, mostly within the Maine public school system. She worked for the Maine Department of Transportation […]
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Turner insurance agency’s Shelley Jamison retires after 35 years
TURNER — Shelley Jamison of Bessey Insurance has retired after 35 years. She started working in the insurance industry in 1990 with her mother, Norma Bessey Colby, when Bessey Insurance Agency was run from her home, according to a news release. Colby had taken over the agency from her parents, Marion (Waterman) Bessey and Gerald […]
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Lewiston’s Andwell Health Partners appoints chief human resource officer
LEWISTON — Andwell Health Partners has appointed Christian Bartholomew its chief human resource officer. Bartholomew had served in that capacity at Tenet Health, where he led the HR function at three hospitals in and around central Massachusetts. “We are thrilled to welcome Christian to our leadership team,” said Ken Albert, Andwell’s president and CEO, in […]
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Lewiston-based promotional products distributor names new president
LEWISTON — Geiger, a family-owned and managed promotional products distributor, has named David Geiger its new president. In the company’s nearly 150-year history he will be the sixth president and the fifth from the Geiger family to lead the organization. “Geiger’s foundation is built on a legacy of family values and a commitment to our […]
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East Wilton’s Western Maine Community Action names new CEO
EAST WILTON — Western Maine Community Action has appointed Noelle Coyne, director of family and health services, as its chief executive officer. “We are excited to see WMCA continue to grow and thrive in the months ahead under Coyne’s leadership,” Janice Daku, WMCA board president, said in a news release. “Noelle’s passion for WMCA’s mission […]
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Oxford Hills Business Connectors to meet Nov. 12
NORWAY — The first Oxford Hills Business Connectors group is planning to meet Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8-9 a.m. Its focus will be supporting and promoting owners of local small businesses, work-at-home entrepreneurs, artists and start-ups. So far 22 members have expressed an interest, and more are welcome to join. Membership is free. The schedule is […]
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American Bankers Association lauds Franklin Savings Bank employee
FARMINGTON — Courtney Austin, assistant vice president, marketing director at Franklin Savings Bank, has received the American Bankers Association’s 2024 Emerging Leader Award. This award, presented during the association annual convention, celebrates emerging bank leaders nationwide who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the banking industry, along with dedication to their communities. “We are incredibly […]