Central Maine Medical Center presented its inaugural Larry Hopperstead Award for Excellence in Patient Care to Julie Ann Booker, NP, AONP. Booker, a nurse practitioner at Hematology-Oncology Associates in Lewiston, was nominated by the entire staff of the infusion center for her professionalism and selfless efforts to ensure that her patients receive top-quality, compassionate care. […]
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SCORE workshop offered
LEWISTON — Oxford Hills SCORE is offering a workshop on buying or selling a business, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 415 Lisbon St. Brian Hanson, the presenter, is the president of Maine Business Brokers and has 18 years of entrepreneurial experience. […]
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CMCC department changes name
AUBURN — Central Maine Community College President Scott Knapp recently announced that the college’s Corporate and Community Services department will become the Center for Workforce and Professional Development. The center provides custom training and professional development programs across Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin and Lincoln counties. Non-credit classes (including online options) and industry-recognized certification programs are also […]
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Rainbow FCU changing name, brand
LEWISTON — Rainbow Federal Credit Union announces its new name and complete rebrand: Dirigo Federal Credit Union. In addition, the credit union is launching a new website and logo and has plans to renovate all branch locations. Beginning in late 2016, Rainbow initiated the process of rebranding and renaming with local branding agency Anchour. The […]
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FMH gets award for tobacco policies
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital was recognized for meeting the premier gold level in the 2017 Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program for efforts to prohibit smoke and tobacco use on campus and address client tobacco use. The Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative held the annual Tobacco-Free Hospital Gold Star Standards of Excellence […]
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Mountain Real Estate partners with Vacasa
NEWRY — Rental management company Vacasa announces its partnership with local business Mountain Real Estate Co., adding 31 vacation homes to its portfolio of 108 existing properties in Maine. Mountain Real Estate Co. opened in Newry four years ago and is owned by Susan DuPlessis, who will continue to operate her real estate and property […]
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Employee of the Month
Jo-ann Jackson, left, vice president of financial operations at Community Credit Union, presents Kayleigh Ogden, payment services coordinator, with the July Employee of the Month Award. Ogden oversees the Visa department and works to prevent fraudulent activity. She has been in the position for 13 months and works in the Lewiston branch. The award, decided […]
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Erosion control training sessions
The Nonpoint Source Training and Resource Center’s Fall 2017 training schedule includes sessions to provide training to contractors, municipal officials, consultants and others. For individuals who are looking to obtain DEP certification in erosion control practices, programs in basic and advanced erosion and sediment control practices will be offered at Strong and Lewiston. Most municipalities […]
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Clark joins CMO spine care
AUBURN — Central Maine Orthopaedics-Spectrum Healthcare Partners has hired orthopaedic spine surgeon Stephen Clark, MD. Clark joins the 14-physician team at CMO after having completed his residency at the University of Maryland. Before studying to become a surgeon, Clark served as a U.S. merchant marine and is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. […]
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Business After Hours Oct. 19
AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Pine Tree Society, 589 Minot Ave. Business After Hours offers an opportunity to network and enjoy food and games.