Northeast Bank recently announced a $10,000 donation to support Junior Achievement of Maine. The donation will help support two major Junior Achievement fundraising initiatives — the Maine Golf Classic and Maine Business Hall of Fame Gala — as well as Junior Achievement programming throughout the state. In addition, Northeast Bank will increase volunteerism with the […]
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Bangor Savings Bank Foundation announces grand winners
BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2019 Community Matters More announces the winners in the 12th annual grant program. The program awarded more than $140,000 to 55 Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations chosen by a public voting process. The top two vote-getters in each of the 11 regions received a $5,000 grant, while 33 […]
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Bri Theriault joins Fontaine Team
AUBURN — Bri Theriault has joined Fontaine Team — The Real Estate Leader as an administrative assistant at the Auburn location. She will work closely with staff members to help with daily tasks, as well as answering the phone and greeting clients. Theriault was previously employed at Sabattus Regional Credit Union and Chick-a-dee of Lewiston. […]
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Cleaves named recreation coordinator for Mechanic Falls
MECHANIC FALLS — Ashley Cleaves of Poland has been hired as the new, part-time recreation coordinator for the town of Mechanic Falls. Cleaves is a graduate of Poland Regional High School and has a bachelor of science degree in community recreation from the University of Southern Maine. She has previous work experience within the Gorham […]
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Blue Flame Gas gains community award
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust recently presented Blue Flame Gas of Rangeley with its Spirit of the Community Award. The award recognizes community individuals and businesses whose commitment has touched the lives of many in the community. From the left are Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust President Paul Reynolds, Blue Flame Gas co-owner Aaron Vryhof, Rangeley Lakes […]
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Luttrell named chairman of board of governors
TURNER — Timothy Luttrell of Turner was recently appointed chairman of the board of governors for Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Mass. He will serve for two years. Luttrell is a member of Tranquil Lodge No. 29 of Auburn, of Nezinscot Lodge No. 101 of Turner, Kora Shriners of Lewiston, Royal Order of Jesters, […]
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Maine Department of Labor offering workshops
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Standards will hold a free Wage and Hour Compliance Assistance course for employers at several locations, including the Lewiston and Wilton CareerCenters. The course covers wage and hour laws, including recent changes in minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, leave requirements (family […]
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Harvey Bell photos receive recognition
LISBON FALLS — Local photographer Harvey Bell has been recognized for three photos placed in a competition held by the Maine Professional Photographers Association in Portland. The competition was open to New England professionals. In the fine art category, “Harbor Impressions” and “Silver Study” were recognized, while a photo of character actor Ron Weeks as […]
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LA Chamber, Uplift LA holding Business Before Hours
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Uplift LA will hold a special Business Before Hours from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Fish Bones Grill, 70 Lincoln St. This will be business networking that’s usually done after work. There will be no program and no sit-down meal. There will […]
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Leonard Sharon named appellate judge
LEWISTON — Leonard “Lenny” Sharon, Esq., a member of the law office of Andrucki & King in Lewiston, was sworn in on Feb. 21 as an appellate judge for the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court of Appeals. The judicial system is comprised of a trial court, the tribal court, and the Penobscot Nation Court of Appeals. […]