Noteworthy
Lewiston CareerCenter lists October workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, has listed its events and workshops for October. All events are at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, unless otherwise noted. The CareerCenter is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CareerCenter Services Orientation: 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1. […]
Rinck Advertising honored for CBS news story
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising, 113 Lisbon St., Lewiston, recently won the Exclusive Content Strategy category in the 2019 PR Daily Media Relations Awards. Rinck was selected for its project with client VetriScience Laboratories that resulted in a CBS Evening News story about the pay-it-forward kindness of Lewiston resident and Army veteran Christy Gardner. Gardner and […]
Christine Wilson appointed vice president for student affairs at UMF
FARMINGTON — Christine Wilson has been named vice president for student affairs of the University of Maine at Farmington. Edward Serna, president of UMF, recently made the announcement. She began her position on July 8. As senior executive overseeing student affairs, Wilson will be responsible for cultivating a welcoming, student-centered, diverse and inclusive environment at […]
Students complete mechanized logging operations program
COPLIN PLANTATION — Fifteen graduates of Maine’s only post-secondary training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment were recognized Thursday, Sept. 19, in this Franklin County territory where they spent weeks harvesting timber using sophisticated state-of-the-art machines. Friends and family members of the students were joined by members of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine; […]
L-A Chamber hosting breakfast at Martindale
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold a breakfast meeting from 6:45 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn. Breakfast will be served at 7:15 a.m. Those arriving early can visit sponsors and spotlighters and take advantage of networking opportunities. Dana Connors, president […]
Phil Jean, Lewiston native, earns promotion
TINTON FALLS, New Jersey — Phil Jean, a Lewiston native and graduate of St. Dominic Academy in 1988, has been promoted to executive director of Seabrook, a developed and managed senior living community in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Jean has more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry. He joined Erickson Living, […]
Amanda Swart joins Fontaine team
AUBURN — Amanda Swart, a Lewiston native and graduate of Lewiston High School, has joined Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader as an administrative assistant at the office at 336 Center St. Swart will answer the phone and greet clients. Her previous employment at Sebago Trails Paddling Co. has enriched her customer service skills, […]
CMCC announces new faculty members
AUBURN — Central Maine Community College President Scott Knapp has announced the following faculty appointments: Tia Zukowski is an early childhood education instructor. Zukowski served as a preschool teacher at the Jewish Community Alliance in Portland and has extensive teaching experience, including in Head Start, Montessori programs and at the collegiate level. She holds a […]