VASSALBORO — Three area men received their badges at graduation ceremonies for Maine state police troopers Friday at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. They were among eight who completed 10 weeks of specialized training, in addition to 18 weeks of training required for all Maine police officers. The troopers will patrol with a veteran trooper […]
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Teachers recognized for excellence
GRAY — Morgan Kerr and Stephanie Enaire of Gray-New Gloucester Middle School have been selected winners of the National Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award for 2017. The honor was announced by the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit. Kerr and Enaire were two of eight kindergarten-through-12th-grade teachers nationwide […]
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Sunshine Award winners
Bridgton Hospital recently presented Sunshine Awards to Carrie Harding and Kelly Rugg who work in the dietary department. The award celebrates the extraordinary skills and compassionate care given by technical support staff. Harding and Rugg were nominated by a family for going the “extra mile” for their relative who receives regular treatments at the hospital. […]
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Annual Community Job Fair April 7
AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Central Maine Community College and the Lewiston CareerCenter, are sponsoring the annual LA Metro Chamber Community Job Fair on Friday, April 7. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., Auburn. This is a […]
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Public invited to grand opening
WILTON — In celebration of the grand opening of Collins Cakes and Bakes in downtown Wilton, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce invites people to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8. Collins Cakes and Bakes is at 285 Main St. The bakery serves fresh-baked items, exquisite cakes and pastries, bread and bagels. […]
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OH Chamber Business After Hours
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Crooked River Heating and Air Conditioning, 5 Harrison Road, Norway. There will be light refreshments and door-prize giveaways. There is no need to register. Crooked River provides service in most towns […]
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Stewart earns employee award
LISBON — The Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union announces that Aaron Steward is the latest Rock Star Award winner for the first quarter of 2017. Stewart started with the credit union on Nov. 7, 2011, and is a loan clerk in the Lisbon office. He was rewarded with a trophy, $50 and a paid day […]
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Ponte joins Rumford Hospital
RUMFORD — Carrie Ponte, certified nurse practitioner, has joined the staff at Rumford Hospital’s Urgent Care. Ponte attended Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing in Lewiston, receiving her Associate of Science degree in nursing and the University of Southern Maine in Portland for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She completed her Master of […]
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U-Haul available at B & C Collision
FRYEBURG — U-Haul Company of Maine Inc. announces that B&C Collision Center has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Fryeburg community. B&C Collision, 58 Fair St., will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pickup for boxes. The business is owned by Stephen Burke. Hours of operation […]
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CMCC to host spring open house April 8
AUBURN — Central Maine Community College will host its annual Spring Open House for prospective students and their families from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 8, at its lakeside campus, at 1250 Turner St. in Auburn. In addition to having all academic programs, student organizations and athletics represented, staff members and students will […]