AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott shareholder James Pross has been elected to the Androscoggin Land Trust’s board of directors for the second time. He previously served from 2009-18, including two years as president. The private, nonprofit membership organization is dedicated to protecting natural areas, landscapes and outdoor experiences in the Androscoggin River watershed through […]

FARMINGTON — Dr. Emily Jacobs has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff, working at Franklin Health Pediatrics and at the hospital’s Maternal and Child Health Unit. She will provide inpatient care for newborns and children. Jacobs received her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by an internship and […]

LEWISTON — Elise Rioux-Bryant of Lewiston has joined the Legacy Realty team as an administrative assistant. Rioux-Bryant will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of filing systems, marketing and advertising, among other duties. She grew up in the Lewiston area and attended high school at Saint Dominic Academy. She and her husband are proud parents […]

AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its “Cannabis Conundrum: Marijuana in the Workplace” workshop to Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. As part of the chamber’s Professional Development series, experts will address business considerations, discuss case studies, present sample drug policies, […]

FARMINGTON — The CareerCenter is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons. Twenty-plus employers, all of whom are hiring, will be on hand to talk with job seekers. Be prepared with a resume and to have an […]

FARMINGTON — Leaders throughout Franklin County have joined forces to promote the region under the banner Maine High Peaks with the newly launched website mainehighpeaks.org. The site highlights the range of dining, skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, camping, museums, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, outdoor adventure and shopping options. It’s aimed at visitors and businesses planning corporate retreats. […]

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Financial Literacy Peer Education Program and its creator, Ron Milliken, were recently honored by the Finance Authority of Maine’s Education at Work for Maine Award. The award recognized Milliken, UMF’s director of financial aid, and his program for providing students with the kind of personal financial education […]

RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, Sarge’s Pub & Grub and AJ’s Fat Bikes have partnered to provide a place for children to practice their riding skills. The new 1,000-foot Main Street dirt track on three vacant lots across from the Town and Lake Motel winds its way through the grass and trees. Craig Sargent, […]

POLAND — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center recently completed the expansion and renovation of its Poland Family Practice. The work included 2,200 square feet of new space, four new exam rooms, enhanced space for clinical staff, improvements to restrooms and a redesign of the entryway to better welcome patients.

BOSTON — The New England Foundation for the Arts appointed Shoshona Currier of Lewiston to its Advisory Council this month. Currier brings nearly 20 years of experience in the contemporary performance field to her new role as director of the Bates Dance Festival. She is the previous director of performing arts for the Chicago Department […]