POLAND — Logan Landry, a teacher at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School, was one of only 98 teachers selected for a National History Day summer professional development program. This new course focuses on using online Library of Congress resources to develop and support historical arguments and is a feature of NHD’s membership in the Library […]

NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has hired a number of new employees in Maine. Marc Vanderwood joins OTELCO as director of IT in the company’s New Gloucester office. Vanderwood has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has been in IT management for over 20 years. He is a resident […]

FARMINGTON — NorthStar paramedic Scott Nile, a wilderness national registry paramedic, recently received certification as a flight paramedic. The certification is focused on the knowledge level of accomplished, experienced master-level paramedics working with a flight, or in Nile’s case, a critical care transport team. To become certified, Nile completed a 40-hour course over four days […]

LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health, has hired foot and ankle surgeon Dr. William Nash to its orthopedic practice. Nash recently completed his foot and ankle fellowship under the tutorship of Dr. Greg Pomeroy. Nash will see patients at St. Mary’s Orthopedic offices in Auburn and Portland.

LEWISTON — Jo-an Lantz, president and CEO of Geiger, has been named 2020 Counselor Person of the Year by the Advertising Specialty Institute, a leading promotional products industry trade organization. She was recognized for transparency during the pandemic with weekly employee videos, a strategic business thinker and strong leader. Lantz began working at Geiger directly […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Heidi Lee to mortgage underwriting officer. Lee has been an integral part of the back-office residential lending team, balancing her time between loan processing and assisting existing underwriters. Lee has demonstrated commitment to learning the underwriting function, supporting the lending team in various roles. These factors as well […]

LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society board of directors has named new officers who will lead the nonprofit organization through its 30th and 31st seasons. Board member Richard O’Brien was elected chair, replacing retiring Connie Hitchcock, and board member David Blocher was elected vice chair, replacing retiring Sandy MacDonald. Reelected for another two-year term: Treasurer […]

LISBON — The Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, headed by Joseph Jackson of Lisbon, recently appointed of seven members to its new board of directors. MPAC works to make positive changes in Maine prisons and helps families reintegrate into society. It is also the liaison for the Maine State Prison Chapter of NAACP. Newly appointed to […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission for Hospital Accreditation’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Franklin Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced three-day […]

The Maine Department of Economic & Community Development in partnership with the Maine Small Business Development Centers will be providing grants of up to $5,000 for businesses with five or fewer employees, with an owner whose income is in the low to moderate range as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The […]