The Poland Community and Economic Development Committee has chosen McDonald’s at 1502 Maine St. as the First Quarterly Excellence in Business Award for 2018. The restaurant is one of 14 owned by Ron and Cyndi Lydick. Their sons, Ben and Michael, also work in the family business, managing and operating their own franchises. The restaurant […]
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Workshop on income from non-timber forest products
PARIS — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold a workshop on “Non-Timber Forest Products and Your Maine Woods: Possibilities and Challenges” from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 9, at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, Olson Road. The program will be led by David Fuller, agriculture and nontimber forest products […]
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Bean joins Community Concepts
LEWISTON — Ruby Bean has joined Community Concepts in a new role for the agency, director of strategic development. The role includes execution and management of the organization’s new strategic plan. She will represent Community Concepts in creating partnerships throughout the community. Bean comes to Community Concepts from Oxford County Mental Health Services where she […]
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Wilton CareerCenter workshops for March
WILTON — For those looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter offers programs for job-seekers. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter, unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 207-645-5800. MEOC-101, Essentials of College Planning — Call 1-800-281-3703 for workshop […]
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Lewiston CareerCenter March workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter continues its no-cost workshop programs for job-seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. CareerCenters can assist businesses by offering workshops on location, at local businesses or other organizations at no cost. All workshops are at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, unless otherwise […]
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Workshop for septic systems installers March 19
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will hold training for septic system installers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the Ramada Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St.. The workshop will cover topics such as updates on the 2015 SSWWD rule revision, issues for installers, including HHE 200, soils and […]
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Bob Harkins named new Mt. Abram manager
GREENWOOD — Bob Harkins has been hired as the new general manager of Mt. Abram Ski Area, according to Mt. Abram. He succeeds Dave Scanlan. Harkins is a Maine native and ski industry veteran since the mid-1960s. He lives in Bethel with his wife, Sally. His ski industry experience includes many years as an Alpine […]
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Dench appointed to state board
AUBURN — Gov. Paul LePage has appointed Bryan Dench, chairman of the board of directors for Skelton Taintor & Abbott, to the state Board of Arbitration and Conciliation Services as an employer representative. The Board of Arbitration is part of the Maine Labor Relations Board, which administers and enforces Maine’s state laws that govern collective […]
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Kramer joins Fontaine Family
AUBURN — Fontaine Family–The Real Estate Leader has added Natalie Kramer to the team at the Auburn location. She will work with buyers and sellers. Her past work experience includes sales and customer service. She also worked for Carlson GMAC Real Estate in Massachusetts. Kramer grew up in South Paris and graduated from Beverly High School […]
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Oxford Hills SCORE offers business workshop, roundtable
NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE will hold two free small business workshops in March at the Town Office, 19 Danforth St. The first, Cybersecurity and Your Business: What you Need to Know, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. The workshop is offered in collaboration with the Better Business Bureau’s cybersecurity […]