AREA — One of the things Wheelers Insurance prides itself on most is being able to give back to their local communities. Two years ago now, each employee at Wheelers was given a few thousand dollars to give to a charity of their choice. Hannah Savage, chief operations officer, chose to donate all her money […]
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First female CEO take on Wheelers Insurance
AREA — At Wheelers Insurance, there are lots of changes coming this way as a team of twelve navigates a 155-year-old business. Wheelers was once family-owned and is now completely employee-owned. To add to this, recently in December 2021, Wheelers made a few role changes. Mike Newsom, the former CEO of Wheelers, has now passed […]
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Course in website development for Small Businesses offered
STATE — New Ventures Maine is launching an online, on-demand course, Grow Your Business Online, which is designed to provide small business owners the tools, skills, and mentorship to build a successful digital presence. This course is offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New […]
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Maine Tree Foundation seeks executive director
STATE — Maine Tree Foundation, an Augusta-based non-profit focused on environmental education, announces the search for a new executive director. This vital organization educates and advocates for the sustainable use of the forest, and the ecological, economic, and social health of Maine’s forest community. Now in its 33rd year, Maine Tree is the sponsor of […]
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Hannaford Helps expands to floral department
SCARBOROUGH — ‘Say it with flowers’ has an even deeper meaning these days, courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets. Bloomin’ 4 Good, an initiative launched by the supermarket chain across its five-state footprint last August, has already raised more than $60,000 for area non-profits. Bloomin’ 4 Good makes it easy for shoppers to treat themselves, a friend, or […]
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OFCU welcomes new executive VP
REGION — At the start of the new year, Oxford Federal Credit Union welcomed Joann Bisson to the role of Executive Vice President. Bisson had been the President/CEO of Trademark Federal Credit Union in Scarborough since 2013, where she successfully led the organization through a field of membership expansion and built a branch in the […]
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Bearfoot Realty raises $28k for Rightstart
OXFORD — Bearfoot Realty announced today it raised $28,000 in donations from local clients, business partners, and community members for Rightstart’s Christmas for Teens Program, via its December 8 holiday open house at Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford. This year’s event was Bearfoot’s ninth holiday open house to raise funds for Christmas for Teens, achieving […]
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice acquires Care & Comfort
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, Maine’s largest, independent, non-profit home healthcare organization is proud to announce the acquisition of Care & Comfort, a home and behavioral healthcare company that has been serving Maine since 1991. The combination of the two organizations, effective February 1, 2022, is designed to provide individuals and their families […]
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Daniel Walsh ascends to president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank
“I’m honored to succeed Pat Weigel in leading this incredible team of people,” said Dan Walsh. “She has been a great mentor to me and I look forward to working with her for many years to come as she continues to serve on our board of directors.”
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Bridgton Hospital Guild donation will help secure mammography equipment
For years, the now-dissolved guild has been operating a coffee shop and thrift store to help raise funds for equipment that the hospital, on its own, could not acquire.