BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, both part of Central Maine Healthcare, have earned a 2022 Performance Leadership Award from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. This index is considered “the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.” The Performance Leadership Awards recognize the performance of the […]
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NSB Employees award $10K to Safe Voices
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Patricia Weigel Pay It Forward Award has been awarded to Safe Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering those affected by domestic violence, human sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation and engaging the community in creating social change in Androscoggin, Oxford, and […]
Hannaford installing AEDs
STATE — In recognition of the heart health of its customers and associates and in conjunction with American Heart Month, Hannaford Supermarkets today announced that all 185 stores throughout New England and New York will have available automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Installation of the devices is currently underway. Recognized as a critical life-saving device during […]
Norway Savings Bank promotes nine
NORWAY — At Norway Savings Bank, we are proud of our Culture of the Can-Do. It fosters the support to achieve great things for our customers, communities, and one another. We recognize the bank as a place where each person’s unique gifts and strengths shine through. Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recent […]
Pine Tree Legal announces Nan Heald fellowship
STATE — Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) announces the creation of the Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship, a new initiative to increase access to free civil legal aid in Western Maine. The Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship was created in memory of Pine Tree’s former executive director, Nan Heald, who led Pine Tree from 1990 […]
‘Promote My Site’ workshop Sep. 14
STATE — New Ventures Maine will offer an online, tuition-free website development class, ‘Grow Your Business Online’ – Promote My Site, on Wednesday, September 14 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The Promote My Site class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO) • Grow with email marketing: […]
Postal Service expands Next-Day delivery options
STATE — The U.S. Postal Service today expanded USPS Connect Local and USPS Connect Regional to Portland. They are part of a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing, and enhanced operational precision to meet evolving business needs. “USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes what they have […]
Oxford Hannaford features new drive-thru pharmacy; donates locally
OXFORD — Hannaford Supermarkets is welcoming shoppers to enjoy numerous enhancements to its newly updated store at 1603 Main Street in Oxford. Designed with customer convenience in mind, the remodeled store now features a fresh look, as well as new products and services. Shoppers now have access to a brand-new drive-thru pharmacy and a greater […]
Free website development class for small businesses
STATE — New Ventures Maine will offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online – Create My Site, for small business owners on Wednesday, August 3 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. The Create My Site class will cover three main topics: • Design an effective website: bring the best of your brand […]
MaineCF grants help county projects, nonprofits
STATE — More than $60,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Oxford County. The eight grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $59,278 recommended by the Oxford County Committee and two additional grants totaling $18,000 from people with donor-advised funds. Grant recipients include: Cancer Resource […]