NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce membership committee recently named Rice Tree Service of Waterford as the August Business of the Month. According to a chamber statement, Rice Tree Service owner Sheldon Rice is a “first-class landscape arborist” known for tree removals, pruning and lot clearing. He was recognized for his professionalism, hard work and […]
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Geiger associates achieve certification
LEWISTON — Geiger associates who have earned Promotional Products Association International certification demonstrate a commitment to business excellence and continual professional growth. A relatively small percentage of professionals hold these certifications and are known as the industry’s innovators and leaders. The following associates have earned the certification of Certified Advertising Specialist: Kevin Boilard, Rachel Varela, […]
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Next Chamber Power Lunch Oct. 30
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold a Power Lunch Seminar from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the chamber conference room, 415 Lisbon St. The topic will be How to Manage Your Chamber Website Listing. Presenters, all from the chamber, are Jenny Moulton, director of marketing and communications; Rachel […]
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FMH recognized for tobacco-free campus
The ninth annual Tobacco-Free Hospital Gold Star Standards of Excellence Awards Celebration, hosted by the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative, was held Sept. 27 at the Maine Hospital Association. Thirty-two hospitals and three individual Gold Star Champions were highlighted for their achievements in advancing their campus smoke and tobacco-free policies and promoting […]
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Creative Artisans to hold open house
LEWISTON — Creative Artisans has relocated from Provencher’s Gift Shop to the Pepperill Mill, 550 Lisbon St. An open house will be held Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can check out the 2,000-square-foot creative workshop and completed projects. Artists and artisans will be […]
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Paquette obtains credential
LEWISTON — Twin City Financial Group announces that Marc Paquette has obtained the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor credential. The CPFA is maintained by the National Association of Plan Advisors, which is part of the American Retirement Association. Plan advisers who earn their CPFA have gained the knowledge required to act as a plan fiduciary or […]
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Lewiston native named executive director of YWCA
LEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine announces the appointment of Melanie LaMore Gagnon as executive director, starting Oct. 5. A Lewiston native, she brings more than a decade of experience serving the Central Maine area, most recently as the director of shelter and housing services at Safe Voices. She succeeds Jane Morrison who has […]
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Chamber Power Trip Oct. 3
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Power Trip spotlighting Sophia’s House from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Sophia’s House, 143 Blake St. Those attending will have the opportunity to tour the old convent before its restoration, and learn about the plans for restoring the historic […]
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Work First employee recognized
As part of the celebration of the national Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Work First Inc. of Farmington has announced that Anne LeBlanc, center, has been named the Direct Support Professional of the Year. LeBlanc was selected by her peers for the honor. She has worked for Work First for 20 years with unwavering dedication […]
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Franklin Health Primary Care to hold Open House
FARMINGTON — Franklin Health Primary Care, formerly Franklin Health Intown Medicine on Box Shop Hill in Farmington, is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at its new location in the Mt. Blue Health Center on the Franklin Memorial Hospital campus. Anyone with an interest in visiting the offices, […]