Maine produces millions of wreaths per year thanks to its abundant pine trees, which some farmers trim for a second source of income.
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Marden’s bargain hunters relish 60 years of fabulous finds
Founded in Fairfield in 1964, the surplus and salvage chain with 13 stores across Maine has been selling good stuff cheap for 6 decades.
Advocates cheer possible end of genetically modified salmon
After the FDA reassessed its approval of a genetically modified salmon, a company behind the project announced this month that it will cease fish farming.
Auburn’s Good Shepherd Food Bank names chief advancement officer
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 advertising firm receives national marketing award
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has received a 2024 Silver Davey Award for its “Vape Free Maine: Don’t Get Side Effected” campaign, developed in partnership with the Maine Center for Disease Control. The campaign has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing the youth vaping epidemic, making it a key player in the cause marketing […]
Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare hires orthopedic provider
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’s Premier Pools & Spas named national builder of year
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-Auburn arts organization hires administrator
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 Savings Bank names new senior vice president, marketing director
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 […]
U.S. News & World Report lauds Lewiston hospital’s maternity care
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center has again been recognized as “High Performing in Maternity Care” by U.S. News & World Report. Earlier this year, Newsweek also named CMMC one of the best hospitals in the nation for maternity. Additionally, CMMC received a 97 out of 100 score on the Centers for Disease Control’s Maternity […]