BRYANT POND — Cohorts of students from Bethel and surrounding towns have arrived at Bryant Pond in recent years to participate in a pilot program that aims to expand horizons, increase self-resilience, and showcase leadership skills for young people in rural communities. It’s a program that has watched its own impact and success continue to […]
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Happiness Is… opens in Oxford Hills with focus on joy & positivity
AREA — An upbeat, unique business has just opened in Oxford Hills and will focus on tools for positive action, humor, laughter, joy, stress relief, and work-life balance. Established in 2003 in York, Happiness Is…, a coaching, consulting, training and speaking company, has worked with individuals, groups, businesses, nonprofits and communities worldwide. Founder, Joyologist and […]
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Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Speaker: How I built this company
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is pleased to welcome Lee Eastman, General Manager of Everlast Roofing of Bridgton. He will speak on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Alliance Church at 368 Harrison Road (Route 117) in Bridgton. Founded over 20 years ago, Everlast Roofing was built by Lee Eastman […]
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NSB donates $5K to housing cooperative
NORWAY — Pursuing the dream of healthy, sustainable communities based on renewable resources is what drives the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) to organize a variety of initiatives that aim to help the Western Foothills realize its potential. “The Western Foothills of Maine are well-equipped to serve as a model for other communities in […]
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Bridgton Hospital names VP of nursing, patient care
LEWISTON — Kari Nadeau, RN, has been named vice president of nursing and patient care at Bridgton Hospital. Kari has been a nurse and nurse leader for Central Maine Healthcare for more than 18 years. At Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), she was the director of acute care services with responsibility for seven care units, […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber announces dinner, Community Awards
AREA — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 45th Annual Dinner and Community Awards Ceremony, set to take place on Thursday, October 3, at the historic Poland Spring Resort. This premier event will run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and promises an evening of celebration, recognition, and community spirit. We […]
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MaineHealth taps physician who knows Maine
STATE — Dr. Adrian Moran, who served in a number of leadership roles at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, will return to MaineHealth to be its chief medical and transformation officer. MaineHealth today announced that it has named a Milwaukee physician leader with deep roots in Maine to be its next chief medical and transformation officer. […]
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NSB’s Liz Dickerson bright as ever
NORWAY — “Good morning! Thank you for calling Norway Savings Bank. How may I direct your call?” The first time Liz Dickerson cheerily said those words, she was at a switchboard. “Now I answer through a computer!” Liz is a Customer Care Center support specialist at Norway Savings Bank who has spent over 25 years […]
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CMMC ICU nurse receives international award
LEWISTON — A Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) nurse is the recipient of the DAISY Award, an international honor that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give daily. Brad Chicoine is a registered nurse in CMMC’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Brad was nominated by fellow team member Jessica Dagneau, system […]
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Free website development courses for businesses
STATE — New Ventures Maine is offering an online class this fall, Build Your Business Website, designed to empower small business owners to create a website that fits their business model. The class will be free for participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine. Build Your Business […]