PORTLAND — Farmington native Dr. Lou Jacobs announces that he has been recently granted certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s renowned certification program. The ICPA offers doctors of chiropractic an opportunity to achieve certification in perinatal and pediatric chiropractic through advanced academics and clinical studies. The 200-hour […]
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Chamber offering sales seminars
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is offering a summer seminar series with nationally recognized sales coach Donnie Tuttle of Southwestern Consulting. This is a three-part series but can be attended as individual seminars. The seminar sessions are from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning Aug. 7 and continuing on Aug. 14 […]
Holy Savior School welcomes three staff members
RUMFORD — After the successful implementation of a new blended learning program last year, Holy Savior School (prekindergarten through eighth grade) welcomes new staff members as the school continues to enhance its project-based, educational approach. Michelle Ladd has been named as the school’s new head teacher and will focus on the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. […]
Zabell joins Home Care & Hospice
LEWISTON — Patricia Zabell has joined Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice as its chief clinical officer. Zabell has more than 24 years of diverse health care experience, most recently providing interim leadership for integrated health systems with a focus on home health in her role as a health care consultant. She was the interim executive […]
MEMA offers cybersecurity training program
AUGUSTA — The Maine Emergency Management Agency has planned a Community Cybersecurity Exercise Planning program on Sept. 7 and 8. This two-day course provides an in-depth understanding of the nature and reach of information technology to prepare exercise planners to incorporate cyberattacks and incidents into their programs. Participants will explore cyber-related exercise objectives, players, scenarios […]
Cricket Wireless opens in Auburn
AUBURN — A new Cricket store has opened at 410 Center St. Cricket Wireless offers customers plans starting at $30 a month, no annual contract, rate plan pricing that includes monthly taxes, unlimited talk and text nationwide with all plans and a selection of smartphones. Store hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 […]
Leadership institute begins Sept. 13
LEWISTON — On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 9 p.m., the Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute will begin with weekly sessions through the beginning of December. Hosted every fall by the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, ALDI is designed to enhance leadership abilities through skill-building and interactive sessions with experienced leaders. The program motivates […]
Pianka joins Central Maine Pediatrics
LEWISTON — Pediatrician Gretchen Pianka has joined the staff at Central Maine Pediatrics at 12 High St., Suite 301. Pianka attended Amherst College in Amherst, Mass., and earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont in Burlington. She also holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of New England in Biddeford. She […]
Foster earns national certification for parks and recreation
FARMINGTON — Matthew L. Foster was recently certified as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional by the National Certification Board and the National Recreation and Park Association. The CPRP certification is granted to individuals employed in the recreation, park resources and leisure services professions who meet the eligibility requirements — including a combination of higher education and/or […]