University Credit Union is celebrating its 50th year. Each of the six UCU branches held a celebration Friday to say thank you to members, said Stephanie Beck, marketing manager. UCU started with a filing cabinet and two chairs in the basement of Coburn Hall in 1967 on the campus of the University of Maine in […]
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Business After Hours at Feztival of Trees
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Uplift LA will hold Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Kora Temple’s Feztival of Trees 2017, 11 Sabattus St. The event will be catered by DaVinci’s, with special door prizes, a silent auction and an opportunity to win a […]
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Mount Blue Hotel to host Business After Hours
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Mount Blue Motel, 454 Wilton Road. There will be tours of the motel, trivia and refreshments. It is free and no registration is required. Business After Hours provides an opportunity for individuals to […]
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Heather Jones receives TCMHS Inspiration Award
Tri-County Mental Health Services’ annual meeting was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn recently. The Inspiration Award, given to a Tri-County Mental Health Services staff member who demonstrates excellence and exemplary commitment to serving clients and achieving the agency’s mission, was presented as part of the evening’s program. This year’s recipient was Heather Jones, […]
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DHS offering shooter preparedness workshop for companies
LEWISTON — Central Maine Health Care and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are hosting an active shooter preparedness workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Central Maine Medical Center, Conference Center A, B and C, 12 High St. The goal is to enhance preparedness against active shooter incidents. Because such incidents […]
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Baxter gets environmental award
LEWISTON — Maine Conservation Voters recently presented its annual Community Climate Champion Award to Baxter Brewing in Lewiston for Baxter’s commitment to making the beer brewing process more sustainable. One of the founding principles of Baxter Brewing was to be a sustainably driven and environmentally friendly business. The company buys American Wind power offsets for […]
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CareerCenter workshops start Nov. 2
WILTON — The following sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E. Telephone, 207-645-5800; toll free 1-800-982-4311; TTY: Maine Relay 711 to set up an appointment. Workshops are at no cost to the public. All workshops begin promptly at listed times. Registration required unless otherwise noted. Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: Thursday, Nov. […]
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Roundtable Discussions to start
NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE and Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce announce the first of their monthly Roundtable Discussions. This month’s topic is A Business Plan for You: The Blueprint for Success. It will be held from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Norway Town Hall conference room, 19 Danforth St. There […]
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Rookie of the year at CCU
Christina Carter, right, executive vice president at Community Credit Union, presents Kayleigh Ogden, center, the Rookie of the Year award. Ogden is payment services coordinator. The award is given to an employee who has been with the credit union for less than two years and who exhibits a high level of professionalism, performance and teamwork. Ogden has […]
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Volunteer of the year
Jo-Ann Jackson, right, vice president of financial operations at Community Credit Union, presents the Volunteer of the Year award to Natalie Michaud, left, branch manager at Community Credit Union. The award is given to an employee who dedicates their time to volunteering in their community. Michaud has volunteered a total of 56 hours in the […]