FARMINGTON — Jacob Ledesma, MD, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a provider at Franklin Health Internal Medicine and on the hospital’s inpatient unit. Dr. Ledesma received his medical degree at Loma Linda University in California, followed by an internal medicine residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. He started his […]
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Career Center January workshops
WILTON — The following sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter 865 US Route 2E Wilton, ME. Telephone 207-645-5800; toll free 1-800-982-4311; TTY: Maine Relay 711 to set up an appointment. These workshops are at no cost to the public. All workshops begin promptly at listed times. MEOC-101-Essentials of College Planning – Wednesday January […]
FSB promotes Pamala Dixon
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank Vice President and Controller Pamala Dixon has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Dixon, who has served as the bank’s Treasurer since 2016, continues to be responsible for executing the bank’s financial strategy and balance sheet management while overseeing the company’s accounting department. Dixon has been […]
Jacobs joins Franklin Health Pediatrics
FARMINGTON — Emily Jacobs, DO, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a provider at Franklin Health Pediatrics and at the hospital’s Maternal and Child Health Unit providing inpatient care for newborns and children. Dr. Jacobs received her Doctor of Osteopathy medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by an internship […]
Verso Corporation’s Androscoggin Mill United Way Campaign Exceeds Expectations
JAY — United Way was on site for the big ‘reveal’ as several Androscoggin Mill employees gathered in the conference room to announce the final number for this years United Way workplace campaign. Each year Verso and its Androscoggin Mill employees are avid supporters of United Way, with over 50% of the employees choosing to […]
Trio of Broadway storefronts in Farmington close
FARMINGTON — Two Broadway storefronts have ceased operations and a third has closed its shop but will offer products through other venues. SugarWood Gallery closed Dec. 24. Located at Broadway and High Street, it opened in 2001 as a collaboration of 15 Maine WoodNet member businesses. The gallery featured wood-based products made in western Maine. […]
Dolloff honored with award
FARMINGTON —At Advantage Ins./Weber Agency, our goal always has been to help you and your family receive the right insurance protection at the right price. And we’re thrilled to announce that our experience, skill and dedication to doing exactly that has been recognized by Safeco Insurance, which recently honored Rebecca Dolloff with the Award of […]
Business planning course offered
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine is conducting a multiple week course targeted at individuals considering starting a business or are in the early phases of business operation. This course is tuition free and is limited to 15 students. Venturing Forth-Business Planning for Entrepreneurs, is a 12-week, one day a week business planning course. The following […]
UMF selects architect for Early Childhood Education Center
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce that it has entered into a contract with CHA Architecture for the design of the new UMF Sweatt-Winter Early Childhood Education Center. The new center will be located in the former NotifyMD call center building at 274 Front Street in Farmington. The building […]
Local businesses donate to HACCC
FARMINGTON — Last week, Mindy Enman of Hair By Mindy and Becky Rider of Platinum Tanning presented a $2,600 check to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC). Mindy also attended the Maine Generals Walk of hope heard in Augusta this year decking out our walkers at the Walk for Hope with pink and […]