PORTLAND — The Gulf of Maine Research Institute recently honored Buckfield Junior-Senior High School teacher Gretchen Kimball with the fifth annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the award during a ceremony at the Maine Science Teachers Association conference. Each year, GMRI presents the McCarthy award to the Maine teacher who best embodies […]
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Helmkamp honored by MDA
AUBURN — Dr. James Helmkamp, a dentist who practices at Mount Auburn Dental, has been recognized by the Maine Dental Association with inclusion on its Honor Wall. The Honor Wall recognizes “those who have given extraordinary service to the Maine Dental Association” and is displayed at the organization’s headquarters in Manchester. Helmkamp and Dr. James […]
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Rumford native honored for volunteer work
NAPLES, Florida — Former Rumford resident Albert Beliveau recently achieved a major milestone as a volunteer with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, donating more than 11,000 hours to the environmental nonprofit organization based in Naples. Beliveau has been a volunteer boat caption; coordinator and guide for swamp, bay, beach and nature tours; and served on […]
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Pastor Stevens set to retire
The Rev. Carol Stevens of the Rumford United Methodist Church will retire at the end of June. She has served the Methodist churches in Rumford, Rumford Center and Bethel since July 2010. She has participated in volunteer work at the Rumford Hospital, GRAMPS, Ecumenical church services, served communion at the Pinnacle Nursing Home, Salem Economic […]
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Weigel elected to chair MBA
Andrew Silsby, right, outgoing chairman of the Maine Bankers Association, turns over the chairmanship to Patricia Weigel, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank at the 125th annual meeting of the Maine Bankers Association. Weigel will lead the MBA as chairwoman beginning July 1. She joined Norway Savings Bank in 2001 and has worked in […]
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Dubord joins Skowhegan Savings
FARMINGTON — Skowhegan Savings has hired Kristen Dubord as a community banker in the Franklin County area. Her focus will be on personal and small- business banking throughout the region. Former co-owner and designated real estate broker of Dubord Realty in Livermore Falls, she comes to the bank with more than 17 years of experience […]
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State seeking nominations for Silver Collar Award
AUGUSTA — The State Workforce Board’s Older Worker Committee has opened nominations for 2018’s best employers for workers over the age of 50 in Maine. In recognition of the increasing role that older workers play in today’s workforce, the committee has designated the Silver Collar Employers Award to honor Maine employers whose policies and practices […]
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Compounding Solutions noted for safety
PORTLAND — At its recent annual meeting of policyholders, held at the Portland Museum of Art, workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group presented awards for workplace safety to four of its more than 18,000 Maine policyholders. MEMIC Senior Vice President of Loss Control and Safety Services Karl Siegfried paid tribute to Lewiston’s Compounding Solutions and […]
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Dunkin' Donuts named Business of Month
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s membership committee announces that Dunkin’ Donuts of Oxford is the May Business of the Month. The Dunkin’ Donuts in Welchville Junction is one of three “DD Green” certified locations in the state of Maine. The DD Green achievement focuses on three main themes: energy, water and health, […]
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Veilleux joins Sabattus RCU
SABATTUS — Sabattus Regional Credit Union welcomes Kayla Veilleux as a teller. Veilleux attends St. Joseph’s College where she is studying biology and hopes to later attend nursing school. When she is not working at the credit union, she is planning her wedding. Kayla Veilleux