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Maine is a proving ground for commercial chaga farming
With 9,000 acres of forest seeded with chaga mushroom spores, the first harvest of an expected 350,000 pounds is three-and-a-half years away.
Maine home prices hit a new high in 2024. Don’t expect them to come down.
The median price for a Maine home reached a record $390,200 in 2024, but the year also saw sales increasing after years of declines.
Jay federal credit union promotes 7 employees
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union recently promoted of seven staff members. Kariss Carlton has been promoted to senior loan officer. Craig DeRosby, who oversees information security and information technology, has been promoted to director of information systems and information technology, where he also manages custom programming for the Credit Union. Darcie Hunt has been […]
Lewiston health care organization hires audiology director
LEWISTON — Dr. Joshua Huppert has joined Andwell Medical Partners as clinical director of audiology. Originally a native of Chicago, Huppert has spent his last near-decade career providing care across the environments of pediatric hospitals, academic medical centers and the hearing industry. His clinical expertise in pediatric and vestibular audiology has led to speaking engagements […]
Norway cancer resource center hires resource navigator
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has hired Kelsey Brockett as cancer resource navigator, a position grant-funded by the Maine Cancer Foundation. The Waterford resident will team up with oncology social worker Stephanie LeBlond to assist with the emotional, financial and basic needs of cancer patients in Oxford County and surrounding towns. […]
Norway land trust names interim director
NORWAY — Western Foothills Land Trust has named Kelli Shedd its interim executive director, replacing Kacy Bailey. Bailey started as the trust’s deputy director in 2022 and became executive director the following year. While serving as the organization’s leader for a relatively short time, her leadership and dedication have brought a new level of professionalism […]
Rumford bank’s longtime commercial loan officer retires
RUMFORD — After more than 23 years, Rich Allen, vice president and senior commercial loan officer at Franklin Savings Bank’s Rumford branch, is retiring. Throughout his tenure, Allen has fostered strong client relationships, driving economic growth and mentoring colleagues throughout western Maine. His dedication most recently earned Franklin Savings Bank recognition with FAME’s 2024 Lender […]
Scammers are posing as CMP workers. Here’s how to protect yourself.
A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.
Lawmakers criticize state official for withholding annual cannabis report
The annual report was due a year ago and never submitted to lawmakers, one of whom has asked for an investigation.