AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced open applications for its statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. NVME will award cash mini-grants – up to $1,000 per region – to microenterprises […]
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]
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Norway Savings Bank promotes three
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of three employees; Ryan Dillingham, Frank Farrell, and Melissa Rock. Ryan Dillingham of Norway has been promoted to Vice President, Information Technology Manager. Ryan started his career at Norway Savings Bank in 2007, as IT Help Desk Support before quickly moving through the […]
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Central Maine honors women’s healthcare providers
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is shining the spotlight on its outstanding midwives during National Midwifery Week which is celebrated Oct. 2-9. At CMH, midwives are the primary providers during labor and delivery, with doctors providing critical support for patients in high-risk circumstances. While many associate midwives solely with the birthing process, they are […]
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Pine Tree Power advocate to speak
NORWAY — Pine Tree Power advocate Jonathan Fulford of Belfast will speak at the First Universalist Church of Norway on Thursday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s Concert Hall. The First Universalist Church of Norway is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Pine Tree Power is a grassroots coalition with members all the […]
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CEBE brings Solar & EV Expo to OHCHS
PARIS — Western Maine has seen burgeoning electric vehicle adoption over the last nine years, with hundreds on the road and a growing EV charging network to serve the community and EV-driving visitors. The annual Solar & EV Expo hosted by the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) during National Drive Electric Week, has played […]
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Virtual Business Planning for Producers starts in Oct.
STATE — Registration is open for the online University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Business Planning for Producers course, which begins Oct. 5. Held 5-7 p.m. every Thursday through December 14, the 10-week online course is designed for Mainers looking to start a land- or sea-based business and learn about the core concepts of business operations, […]
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Minimum wage to increase to $14.15
STATE — Pursuant to Maine law (Maine statute Title 26, chapter 7, section 664), effective January 1, 2024, the state minimum wage will increase from $13.80 to $14.15 per hour, based on data recently made available by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maine law, amended by citizen’s referendum in 2016, requires […]
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BDT donates $2,000 printer to Mission Working Dogs
AREA — On August 11, Budget Document Technology (BDT), a leading local provider of office technology, donated a brand-new state-of-the-art Konica Minolta C3320i high-resolution multi-function color printer valued at $2,294 to Mission Working Dogs, an Oxford-based nonprofit that trains service dogs, therapy dogs, and facility dogs for veterans and other individuals with disabilities. Mission Working […]