BETHEL — Al Cressy sat in the waiting room of an Auburn medical office on Nov. 21, patiently waiting for his precious cargo, 68-year-old Caroline Gould, to come out of her appointment. When she entered the waiting room, Cressy stood up and helped her with her coat before exiting into the swirling snowflakes outside. Cressy […]
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Transportation available for seniors in Bethel, surrounding areas
BETHEL — The Age-Friendly Community Initiative of the Bethel region is partnering with Community Concepts to offer rides to seniors and disabled citizens for things like appointments and grocery shopping. Coordinators of the program aim for it to begin in October. Community Concepts Director of Transportation Brad Edwards said the goal is to make the […]
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Building a home — and a life — together
NORWAY — The dream of home ownership is alive and well in western Maine. In 2015, Sarah Martin made a commitment to build a home in Norway for herself and her two daughters. She enrolled in the Community Concepts Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program and in January, she and several other families and individuals began their yearlong […]
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Six Questions for the CEO: Shawn Yardley, leading a half-century-old Lewiston nonprofit
Shawn Yardley became the CEO of Community Concepts in September, overseeing 203 employees and 175-plus volunteers at the 50-year-old nonprofit headquartered in Lewiston. 1. You’ve been at the helm five months. What about Community Concepts drew you here? I have spent my career working on issues that impact the quality of life for Maine’s children, […]
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Workshop available through Community Concepts
BETHEL — Community Concepts Finance Corp. is offering a workshop titled Search Engine Optimization: Maximizing the Visibility of your Website. It will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad St. A business website is one of the most important tools a company owns for sales […]
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Tuttle recognized for community service
LEWISTON — Ralph Tuttle, the former chairman of the L-A SCORE chapter and a fixture in economic and community development in the area, was recognized for his decades of public service by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the state and national offices of SCORE. The recognition was part of the celebration of Martin Luther […]
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Community Concepts hires Davis
LEWISTON — Community Concepts, a community action agency serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, has hired Richard Davis as director of information technology. Davis has 27 years of experience in for-profit and nonprofit organizations, serving in management, supervisory and direct technical support roles. In addition to a degree in business administration, Davis has experience with […]
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Community Concepts hires two
LEWISTON — Community Concepts, a nonprofit, community action agency serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, announces recent additions to its development and marketing team. Candace Sanborn will lead the development and marketing efforts as vice president of resource development and marketing. Will Fessenden will oversee online and print communications as the new communication and events […]
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Community Concepts marks 50 years
LEWISTON — For 50 years, Community Concepts Inc. has offered a variety of housing, economic development and social services for the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. These services support both the basic needs of low-income families and promote self-sufficiency. To celebrate this significant milestone, Community Concepts will engage the community in three meaningful […]
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Community Concepts offering workshop
BETHEL — Community Concepts Finance Corp. is offering a workshop, “Boost Your Business with Google AdWords,” from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad St. The instructor is Alisa Meggison, digital marketing manger for Nancy Marshall Communications. Google AdWords is a unique tool that allows users to set […]