LEWISTON — Kevin Bean is the Lewiston Recreation Department’s new community sports aide. His responsibilities include maintaining working relationships with Lewiston organizations for the use of public facilities, overseeing athletic field rentals, maintaining a schedule for community games, practices and events, and developing and implementing community athletic programs for all ages. Bean grew up in […]
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Auburn/Scarborough real estate firm honors top agents
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader hosted its annual awards ceremony Feb. 8 at the Auburn Hilton Garden Inn. The ceremony recognized the achievements of the Fontaine Team, whose members helped 566 families buy or sell property in 2023. Aaren James, Deanna Lavoie, Kathy Lee Cook and Lauri Kinser received the Bronze […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital hires cardiology colleague
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has hired Maureen Gibbons, an acute care adult gerontology nurse practitioner who is providing patient care in the Cardiology Clinic. Gibbons received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, followed by a master’s degree in nurse practitioner studies at Rhode Island College in Providence. […]
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Rumford Hospital names new VP of nursing, patient services
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has named Jenifer Madore vice president of nursing and patient services for Rumford Hospital. She had been serving as interim vice president since last summer. Prior to taking on this role, Madore served in education and nursing capacities at both Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, which are part of the […]
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Good Shepherd Food Bank receives $25K donation
AUBURN — Bank of America invested $918,000 across Maine in 2023 through philanthropic grants, loans and sponsorships. The amount included $25,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank. “Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine is proud to continue our partnership with Bank of America, working hand in hand to create a hunger-free Maine,” Georgia Jenkins, corporate and […]
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Lewiston pool company saleswoman wins national award
LEWISTON — Shelly Quinn has been named the 2023 National Salesperson of the Year at the Premier Pools and Spas annual awards conference Nov. 6 in Tulum, Mexico. She joined Premier Pools & Spas in 2020 and is the first woman to achieve this level of success within the Premier family. She received the award […]
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Maine Family FCU names new marketing executive
LEWISTON — Maine Family Federal Credit Union has named Rachel McKinley its new assistant vice president of marketing. McKinley has a background as a marketing professional in the banking and education sectors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kaplan University and a master’s degree in marketing from Lasell University. McKinley, a native […]
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Auburn machinery company named distributor of year
AUBURN — Poliquin Machinery Inc. has been recognized as distributor of the year for 2023 by Fryer Machine Systems of Patterson, New York. Poliquin Machinery has been selling CNC metalworking machinery for over 30 years. The company serves customers such as Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, the University of Maine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, and many […]
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Lewiston’s chief assessor elected to international role
LEWISTON — With the backing of 8,000 members of the International Association of Assessing Officers, William “Bill” Healey, Lewiston’s chief assessor, is the organization’s new vice president. Healey is the first assessing officer from Maine to achieve this role in 40 years. “I am profoundly grateful for the honor of being elected. The endorsement and […]
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Lewiston’s SHAREcenter receives $50K donation
LEWISTON — Peter Geiger, vice chairman of the board of Geiger, has joined forces with his company to back the SHAREcenter, a nonprofit organization committed to salvaging and repurposing resources. Geiger has personally contributed $50,000, while his family’s business consistently supports the cause with annual donations totaling nearly 150 pallets of goods. The SHAREcenter caters […]