LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has named four individuals, one business and a business development center to receive its 2023 Annual Awards. The recipients are recognized for their contributions and dedication to the region, making Androscoggin County a better place to live, work, play and do business. The awards and recipients […]
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Fontaine Family real estate group marks 40 years with annual award ceremony
AUBURN — The Fontaine Family real estate group is marking 40 years in business and held its annual awards ceremony in February to recognize the achievements of the team in 2022. Before the awards, the licensed support staff was recognized for their commitment and dependability, including Sally Christner, Megan Trundy, Crystal St. Hilaire, Dustin Larochelle […]
Norway Savings Bank recognizes employee achievements in 2022
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announces its annual employee awards for outstanding achievements from the previous year. For the first time since 2020, employees gathered in person to celebrate together. President’s Award: Missy Babineau, regional vice president, retail and commercial deposit officer and cash management manager. Employee of the Year: Jamie Toohey, vice president, learning […]
LA chamber awards honors seven. Chamber president: 'Go out and rock your worlds'
Elaine St. Pierre and Meaghan Vallee share a laugh during the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce awards dinner at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston on Thursday night. (Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn) LEWISTON — People in the full banquet room laughed when Alan Hahnel accepted his award against a video backdrop of him […]
Spruce Mountain student wins award
Rhys Howard, a sophomore at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, holds his Phoenix Award for September. His parents, Kelly and Daniel Howard, stand with him.
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Spruce Mountain High School senior Paije Crockett holds her Phoenix Award, flanked by teachers Sikwani and Nathan Dana.
Brian Threlkeld to be guest speaker at ALT annual meeting
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Land Trust will hold its annual meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event will feature highlights from the past year, recognition for outstanding impact and the photography and words of guest speaker Brian Threlkeld. His talk is titled “Through the Lens of Adventure […]
Sun Journal recognized by New England newspaper group
NATICK, Mass. — The Sun Journal received two New England journalism awards Thursday, honoring both the daily and Sunday newspapers. The New England Newspaper & Press Association named the Lewiston newspapers as “distinguished” in their circulation class for 2018 during its annual New England Newspaper Conference. In addition to the Lewiston daily, The Day in […]
Safe Voices announces 2018 community honorees
LEWISTON — Four local and state leaders will be recognized at Safe Voices’ annual Fall Mixer and Community Partner Awards. The event takes place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Bates Mill Atrium. Safe Voices is the domestic violence resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Each year, the agency honors residents and […]
Country music award show at the Silver Spur
MECHANIC FALLS — Down East Country Music Association, Inc. presents the 38th annual Award Show Sunday, Aug. 26, starting at noon at the Silver Spur, Route 11. The day of music and awards will also have a 50/50, raffles and food concessions. Support local artists and see the people who qualify to go to Tennessee […]