James “Kip” Gravel, BSN, RN, left, has been recognized as a Central Maine Medical Center DAISY Award recipient. The award recognizes nurses who consistently demonstrate compassion, critical thinking skills, passion about life, patient- and family-focused care, patient advocacy, support of all health care team members and who are nursing profession role models. Gravel joined the […]
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CMA information session Sept. 25
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host an information session for those interested in taking a 16-week course that could lead to a career as a certified medical assistant. The information session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in the Bass Room at the hospital. It will offer details about the course […]
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Buck joins admissions team at NTI
LEWISTON — Northeast Technical Institute announces the hiring of Rebecca Buck to the admissions team. Based at the Lewiston campus, Buck will work with prospective students to help them select the best programs and schedules as they embark on their training at Northeast Technical Institute. She has more than five years of local experience in […]
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AmeriCorps members join United Way
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area welcomes two AmeriCorps members to serve for one year, initially, of a two-year program called Food for the Future. Danielle Blair and Abigail Howell will focus on addressing food insecurity in Greater Franklin County. Specifically, they will develop a program to increase access to locally grown nutritious […]
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Pyburn new trooper for Troop B
GRAY — As one of Maine’s eight newest state troopers, Jeremy Pyburn received his badge in ceremonies at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro on Sept. 15. He completed 10 weeks of specialized state police training, which is in addition to the 18 weeks of training required for all Maine police officers. He will […]
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Self-employment workshops offered
New Ventures Maine will hold free workshops for people interested in starting their own business but are not sure how. Workshops will be held in Mechanic Falls, Turner and in Lewiston. The two-hour workshops cover the pros and cons of owning a business, the steps needed for startup, the major elements of a business plan, […]
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Murphy named Lumber Person of Year
AUBURN — The Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine recently honored Jim Murphy, owner of Riverside Millwork Center in Auburn, as the 2017 Lumber Person of the Year. The award recognizes an individual for significant contributions to the lumber and building materials industry as well as to his local community. An active member of RLDAM, […]
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Business plans topic for workshop series
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine is offering a free, three-session class for people looking for guidance on how to write a business plan and start a business. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on consecutive Wednesdays, Oct. 18 and 25 and Nov. 1, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 […]
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MTI seeking project proposals
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Technology Institute is requesting project proposals from Maine organizations, or organizations looking to locate in Maine, who anticipate making investments in equipment, infrastructure and technology upgrades to drive innovation in Maine. Potential applicants should demonstrate how the bond funding will complement their own matching investments to the greatest possible extent and […]
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I-9 Form subject of HR Thursday
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Central Maine Human Resource Association and the Lewiston CareerCenter, is offering the next HR Thursday program Sept. 28. “The New I-9 Form: It’s New Bark and How to Avoid its Bite — Like Anti Discrimination Claims” will be held from noon to […]