FARMINGTON — Hight Family of Dealerships, together with Skowhegan Savings Bank, Kyes Insurance and Saddleback Maine, raised $16,500 to be donated to four nonprofit youth programs throughout Franklin County: Rangeley Alpine Ski Club, Rangeley Health and Wellness Kids’ Program, Little Mountain School and Titcomb Mountain. Titcomb received $4,000 to go toward the Titcomb Mountain Adventure […]
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Proposed Maine broadband agency could negotiate contracts, provide grants – and build, if it must
In a legislative committee meeting Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills called the proposal ‘one of the most important pieces of legislation’ this session.
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Rinck Advertising promotes six in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising, a full-service marketing agency based in Lewiston and Annapolis, Maryland, recently promoted six employees. Rinck CEO Peter Rinck announced the promotions of Lisa Ardia, senior web marketing manager; Jessica Cote, senior digital media manager; Kelly Lunnie, art director; Jake MacGillivary, senior art director and creative services manager; Kristy Phinney, senior director […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Biden signs $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers
The increase could be dramatic for workers who earn the current minimum of $10.95 an hour.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Restaurant closures ripple throughout the local economy
From farmers to printers, an array of suppliers that rely on Portland’s booming food scene have had to rethink how they operate.
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Geiger awarded EcoVadis gold medal after sustainability assessment
LEWISTON — Geiger has joined the United Nations Global Compact and been awarded a gold medal from EcoVadis during a recent sustainability assessment, placing them in the top 5% of all companies assessed. The UN Global Compact aims to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice and protect the planet. Participating organizations commit to doing […]
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Geiger promotes Colton Jordan
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Colton Jordan to web developer in Corporate Programs. Jordan has been an order verifier in Total Care Shared Service since March of 2019. In his new role, he will work with assigned program managers on specific projects related to coordination and production of e-commerce sites. Jordan lives in Lewiston.
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OTELCO hires Ann Beckwith, Christopher Pingree-Felts
NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has hired two new employees for its local offices. Ann Beckwith joins OTELCO as an accounts payable-lead/senior accountant in the company’s New Gloucester office. Beckwith previously worked at FirstLight Fiber for 10 years after attending Southern Maine Community College and the University of Southern Maine. Christopher Pingree-Felts joins the Gray offices […]
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Alanna Stevenson new principal of Saint Dominic Academy Auburn, Lewiston campuses
AUBURN — Bringing extensive experience as an educator and a proven aptitude toward engaging students, Alanna Stevenson has been named the new principal of Saint Dominic Academy for the Auburn and Lewiston campuses. Stevenson has been the principal of St. Dom’s Lewiston campus for the past two years. The announcement is part of a new […]
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South Paris entrepreneur opens online CBD products shop
SOUTH PARIS — CBD Serenity Store is a new online wellness boutique owned by Kelly Wels, a natural products industry advocate, dedicated to bringing families high-quality CBD products and other natural products that support enhanced health and vitality. The creation of CBD Serenity Store is the culmination Wels’ successful past entrepreneurial ventures and personal experiences, […]