LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center received its seventh consecutive “A” – the highest grade possible – for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction recognizes CMMC’s success with protecting patients from harm and errors in the hospital. “The recognition is well deserved and hard-earned as we work through these challenging times in healthcare,” said […]
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SMH announces local board changes
NORWAY – Kevin Carleton, chair of the Stephens Memorial Hospital Local Board, recognized outgoing members Tom Morton and Gene Benner for their dedicated service at the meeting held on Wednesday, October 6. Gene has served on the Board for Stephens for over 15 years, while Tom has dedicated nine years of service. Both have served […]
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BBB Scam Alert: Beware of Medicare and ACA cons
NATION — The coronavirus pandemic left many Americans unemployed — and uninsured. To give people a chance to sign up for health care coverage, the U.S. federal government has opened Medicare.gov from October 15 – December 7, 2021. Healthcare.gov is open from November 1 to January 15, 2022. Unfortunately, scammers often see open enrollments as […]
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25 Years with Q-team
NAPLES — Steven Shaw, of Casco, was awarded a certificate of appreciation from Q-Team Tree Service in Naples for 25 years of exemplary service. Shaw, who is now enjoying employee ownership since the company created an ESOP in the fall of 2018, can be seen hauling loads of logs and brush from various job sites […]
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USDA reminds farmers/ranchers to vote
COUNTY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Oxford County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 6. “FSA county committee members provide valuable knowledge and […]
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Real estate sales ease in September; values up
STATE — Demand for single-family existing homes across Maine continues to be steady, exceeding pre-COVID numbers. According to Maine Listings, while sales statistics decreased 9.74 percent in September, prices increased 16.92 percent. The median sales price (MSP) for the 2,067 homes sold last month reached $320,000. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were […]
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Chamber Beat
Hi everyone, and welcome to the spectacular foliage spectacle that is the western foothills of Maine. Get outside where it’s healthy, and take a hike along the beautiful trails of the Robert’s Farm Preserve in Norway. Come by the Chamber office first for a trail map and programs that go on all year long. Tonight, […]
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Save A Lot remodels entire store
PARIS — Save A Lot has announced the completion of a full renovation of its Paris store, at 179 Main St. Ste 1, which has been fully remodeled inside and out. During October, Paris residents can attend the store’s grand re-opening to experience the upgraded look and feel while enjoying the quality and value customers […]
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Meyer to be inducted into MPA into Hall of Fame
Judy Meyer will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 23. She has been selected by the MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee and will be inducted during the association’s annual Fall Conference. Judy Meyer began working for the Sun Journal as a freelancer out of the Norway (Maine) bureau, where she covered […]
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OFCU named Best Place To Work
MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union was recently named as one of 2021’s Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management – Maine State Council (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group. This statewide survey and awards program was designed to […]