LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Ramada Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St. Speakers will include Beckie Conrad, president and CEO of Lewiston Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce, Shane Bouchard, Lewiston mayor; and Jason Levesque, Auburn mayor. They will present a […]
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Oxford Casino Hotel named Business of the Month
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s membership committee announces the Oxford Casino Hotel as the November Business of the Month. The Oxford Casino opened a brand new 107-room hotel in November, which added an additional 65 jobs to the local economy. The Oxford Casino now employs more than 500 people, making it one […]
Miller named director at Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust announces that David Miller of Portland and Rangeley has been named as the new executive director. He will be responsible for working with the board of directors to develop and implement a long-term strategic plan. In addition, he will oversee day-to-day operations, development, financial management and engaging with membership. Miller […]
Auburn Public Services accredited
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Services Department has been awarded the prestigious American Public Works Association accreditation designation. The accreditation program recognizes public works agencies that go beyond the requirements of the nationally established management practices in the public works industry, as contained in the association’s Public Works Management Practices Manual. Auburn Public Services officially […]
Pizza shop opens at Auburn arena
Mike Violette, center, cuts the red ribbon to officially open Upper Level Pizza & Grille as Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, left of Violette, and others look on. Upper Level is now open on the mezzanine level at Norway Savings Bank Arena.
Kayatta joins Berman & Simmons
LEWISTON — Attorney Elizabeth Kayatta has joined the Berman & Simmons law firm as of Dec. 1, working at its central office at 129 Lisbon St. She will represent plaintiffs in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death and other civil litigation matters. Kayatta grew up in Cape Elizabeth. She attended Princeton University and graduated magna cum […]
Westhoven joins Androscoggin Bank
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces that Robert Westhoven has joined the bank’s commercial lending team as vice president, commercial loan officer. Prior to joining Androscoggin Bank, Westhoven served as vice president, commercial relationship manager and vice president, small business relationship manager for TD Bank. Westhoven’s career also includes time working for Peoples Heritage Bank in […]
Changes on Franklin Savings Bank board
FARMINGTON — William Bernard has announced his retirement as chairman of the Franklin Savings Bank board of directors. Bernard, who was elected chairman in 2003, has been a member of the board since 1985. Richard Walker of Rangeley has been elected by the board of directors to assume the chairmanship of the board going forward. […]
Mitchell joins Brand Collective
AUBURN — The Brand Collective, a full-service branding and marketing agency, welcomes Kevin Mitchell as marketing strategist. Mitchell has extensive branding and advertising experience working with local, regional and national clients to develop and implement strategic marketing plans, and comes equipped with a background in marketing, account management, social media and design/video production skills. Responsible […]
Business After Hours Wednesday
AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Uplift LA Business After Hours event at Lost Valley Ski Area, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12, was postponed because of inclement weather and will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Those attending are asked to bring an unwrapped gift for a […]