For the second year in a row, Steve Pray has been saying, “It’s been an extremely cold and snowy winter.” Pray, who is the manager of Hammond Lumber Company’s store in Auburn, shakes his head in admiration of his staff. “By the time I get here in the morning,” said Pray, who usually arrives by […]
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Lisbon Family Dental Care
“Family” is right up there in the name of Lisbon Family Dental Care, and when Dr. Jenna Pulkka’s brand-new building and dental practice opened on April 13, family was the focus from the start.“It’s a dream that’s come to life,” she said as she recently walked the unfinished rooms of the new building at 568 […]
L&S Windows
“We couldn’t be happier,” said Gerald St.Onge. “The price was reasonable and [their] crews always satisfied our needs.” But wait … L&S Windows does custom siding? Yes! In addition to windows and siding, L&S also specializes in roofing and more. “We’ve been doing this for 25 years now,” said Scot Warner, who puts the “S” […]
Walmart Distribution Center: Common theme of pride among workers
It was 10 years ago when Walmart’s massive distribution center opened on Alfred Plourde Parkway in south Lewiston. The scale of that project was unprecedented for Maine in terms of land moving and construction of a building bigger than 20 football fields. However, it’s not the physical structure that is being hailed as most significant […]
Monmouth Federal Credit Union: Personalized attention
By industry standards, Monmouth Federal Credit Union is considered a small credit union with assets of $18 million. To its current members, being small is just fine. They love the small town feel and personalized attention that has been the cornerstone of the credit union since it opened its doors in 1953. “We know our […]
Roopers Beverage and Redemption: Premier source for fine wine and spirits
From its modest inception 20 years ago, Roopers Beverage & Redemption has grown from a one-man, one-store operation with beer, wine and a bottle-return center to one of Maine’s premier sources for beverages in the state. With five locations throughout the Twin Cities, Roopers is dedicated to bringing the finest products at the best prices […]
Town meeting to be asked for first-ever road bond
OTISFIELD — The Road Committee will hold a public hearing next week on a $1.6 million bond to rebuild five roads. The hearing is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Town Office annex on Route 121. Road Committee member Herb Olsen said the roads being considered are those that connect one side of […]
Spring cleanup begins April 27 in Rumford
RUMFORD — Town Manager John Madigan announced spring cleanup will take place Monday, April 27, to Friday, May 8. Items may be placed on the side of the road April 27. They include metal, bulky furniture, televisions and computers, brush, tires and wood no more than 4 feet long. “They need to be kept separated,” Madigan […]
FCHN volunteers enrich the healthcare experience
Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN) has more than 600 full-time employees. However, the organization could not do the work it does without the help of its dedicated volunteers, including the Auxiliary. Our volunteer program workforce helps us complete everyday tasks, while the Auxiliary’s mission is to raise money to support equipment and programs at Franklin […]
Bill would give public easement property owners recourse for damage
FAYETTE — Today, Fayette Town Manager Mark Robinson is scheduled to testify in front of the Maine Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee in favor of LD 1074. The bill would give property owners whose land is in a public easement some recourse for damages caused by motor vehicles. “I see this LD as a […]