LEWISTON — Nancy Bard has retired as CEO of Great Falls Regional Federal Credit Union. She held the position for 40 of her 45 years with the business. Her last day was Feb. 28. Bard began her career at Great Falls as a teller in 1976, wearing multiple hats before becoming CEO in 1982. Through her […]
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Hue, Miale among Gorman foundation’s 2022 class of fellows
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fourth class of its fellowship, a group of 10 exceptional nonprofit and government leaders from across Maine. The fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders and organizations to make changes that can improve the lives of vulnerable Maine people. Among that group are […]
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L’Italien receives Century 21 service award
LEWISTON — Century 21 sales affiliate Roy L’Italien has received the company’s 2021 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, according to a news release from Century 21. The award “is an integral part of our brand’s commitment to excellence and recognizes Roy’s dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one,” said Michael Miedler, […]
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Paris Utility District employee named operator of year
PARIS — Paris Utility District employee Louise Grant received the 2021 Environmental Protection Agency Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of the Year Award for Maine in January. The award was established to recognize employees of publicly-owned wastewater treatment plants for their commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance, according to a […]
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New Ventures Maine launches minigrant competition
New Ventures Maine has announced open applications for its Spring 2022 Marketing Mini-grant competition. The program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials and activities. New Ventures Maine will award cash minigrants — up to $1,000 per region in six defined regions — to microenterprises for […]
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Livermore Falls health center hires social worker
LIVERMORE FALLS — Tabitha Sagner, a licensed clinical social worker, joined Western Maine Family Health Center in February. She brings a wide range of experience from work in long-term care, outpatient care, and school settings, according to a news release from the practice. Sagner obtained both her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work from […]
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Fontaine Family Team celebrates award recipients
AUBURN — Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader celebrated its annual awards banquet Feb. 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Fontaine Family Team helped 593 families who needed to buy and sell property in 2021. The Platinum level producers include the Top 5 — Clayton Larochelle, Bill Bergeron, Kelly Webb, Maria Morrissette and Cindy […]
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Greene resident joins Auburn real estate firm
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Ryan Boucher at its Auburn location. Boucher, who lives in Greene, grew up in Lewiston and attended Lewiston High School. He was the previous owner of Sabattus House of Pizza. Boucher comes to Fontaine with his real estate sales agent license and looks forward to providing […]
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Lewiston advertising agency hires new art director
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising recently hired Melissa Berube full time as an art director with the agency’s growing creative department. “Melissa is what we call a boomerang here at Rinck. She was a production artist with us back in 2014, and then switched to freelancing as a graphic designer when she moved to New Jersey. […]
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Lewiston company names 4th quarter Geiger Star winners
LEWISTON — Geiger, a promotional products distributor, recently presented its fourth quarter Geiger Star Awards. Joseph Turcotte, Deanna Pelletier and Stacey Rivet received the award. The team recipients include associates Lisa Mangini, Krista D’Ateno, Maureen Simpson, Kelsey Rozenboom and Jennifer Garvin. The awards are given based on business achievement, community service, customer satisfaction, leadership and […]