PORTLAND — UScellular has named Dallas Phillips retail area sales manager for the company’s southern New England territory. Phillips is responsible for leading store associates in Auburn, Scarborough, South Paris, South Portland and Westbrook, as well as Keene, Concord and Belmont, New Hampshire. Phillips joined UScellular in 2014 as a store manager at the company’s […]
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Auburn dog groomer relocates to Coburn Street
AUBURN — Sally Davis of Top Dog Professional Grooming has relocated and expanded her business of 16 years to 20 Coburn St. She originally started the business at Center Street Plaza. The new shop is next to Panache, right off Center Street, 1,000 feet from the original location. “We realized we needed to expand and […]
Norway Savings Bank receives 2 accolades
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently received two accolades for supporting the wellness of team members and meeting the needs of working parents. Wellness Workdays, a provider of corporate wellness programs, named the bank a “Best Wellness Employer.” The bank received a Gold Certification designation, the highest achievable level, awarded to select businesses in the […]
Lewiston names new building, plumbing inspector
LEWISTON — The city has appointed Travis Tardif its new building and plumbing inspector in the Planning and Code Enforcement Department. Tardif is among code enforcement staff who oversee the more than 5,000 enforcement inspections annually in Lewiston and other pertinent state laws related to buildings and structures within the city. Tardif has been with […]
OTIS Federal Credit Union promotes 2 staff members
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union recently promoted two staff members within the Teller department. Emma Blaisdell was promoted from assistant teller supervisor to teller supervisor. She joined OTIS in 2022. Trent Keene moved from a teller position to assistant teller supervisor within his first two years at OTIS FCU. “The professionalism and warm demeanor […]
Lewiston promotional products distributor acquires California company
LEWISTON — Geiger, a privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor, has acquired O2 Marketing, a California-based promotional product company. This marks Geiger’s second acquisition in 2024 following New York-based Broadway Marketing in January, according to a Geiger news release. “Looking ahead to 2024, we remain committed in our mission to strengthen our brand’s influence […]
Lewiston names new public works director
LEWISTON — The city has named Kevin Gagné its public works director. He most recently was the department’s deputy director of utilities. During his 30-year tenure at the department, he also served as deputy director of public services, assistant water and sewer department superintendent, combined sewer overflow and water system coordinator, project engineer, and construction […]
Discover Lisbon launches new name with new director
LISBON — Beginning Tuesday, April 9, Positive Change Lisbon is operating under its new name, Discover Lisbon, and with municipal support, has hired Emily Rotondo of Lisbon as downtown director. The town, through the Economic and Community Development office, has since 2009 participated in the National Main Street Program, with the support and guidance of […]
Norway Savings Bank names Buckfield woman as VP, loan operations manager
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has named Beth Garza its vice president and loan operations manager. The Buckfield resident will manage the Loan Operations team, comprised of the Retail Loan Center and Loan Servicing team. “Beth is known for her dedication, coaching and mentoring, and her ability to deliver an exceptional customer service experience,” said […]
Dirigo Technology acquires EntrePro Services
The acquisition, finalized in March, will allow Dirigo Technology to expand its reach and provide a broader range of services to clients throughout Maine. Dirigo Technology, founded and owned by Nick Knowlton, has built a reputation for delivering top-notch IT consulting and support to businesses and nonprofit organizations, according to a Dirigo news release. EntrePro […]