AUBURN — YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has promoted two staff to executive leadership. Nicole Oberlander has been named executive director of fitness, health and wellness. In this role, she will oversee the Y’s current fitness locations, as well as facilitate the merger of the Y’s newest center in Lewiston. In addition, Oberlander will supervise indoor and […]

AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments is presenting the free webinar Social Media Marketing, with Rich Brooks from flyte new media from 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. The session will focus entirely on the most powerful social media platforms for businesses today: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest. It will also […]

AUBURN — UScellular has promoted Joel Parlin to sales manager at the store at 730 Center St. In this role, Parlin is responsible for leading his team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Parlin brings more than six years of wireless experience […]

LEWISTON — Ralph Lenfestey, Lewiston’s new finance director, was appointed at the Nov. 16 City Council meeting and sworn in by City Clerk Kathy Montejo. Lenfestey was lauded by City Administrator Heather Hunter, whom he is replacing, as her “right-hand man for the last 24 years.” Since being hired as senior staff accountant in 1997, […]

FARMINGTON —  Franklin Memorial Hospital has hired Dr. Kristen H. Mazoki as a doctor at Franklin Health Behavioral Services. Her clinical interests include women’s mental health and integrating psychiatry with primary care. Mazoki received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford followed by a psychiatric residency at […]

LEWISTON — Berman & Simmons announced that attorney Charles Hehmeyer has joined the firm. Hehmeyer brings decades of experience representing individuals in medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases. He gained a national reputation representing families whose children were injured by substandard hospital and/or physician conduct and has served as lead counsel in significant birth […]

AUBURN — The seventh annual LA Summer Block Party presented by Uncle Andy’s Digest raised a record-setting $112,000 and counting for Make-A-Wish Maine. It’s the single largest external fundraiser in Make-A-Wish Maine’s 29-year history. The average cash cost of a wish is $7,000 and Make-A-Wish Maine has over 115 children in some stage of the […]

AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Dawn Dubuc to work out of its Auburn location. Dubuc grew up in Lewiston and attended Lewiston High School. She then worked at Fontaine HVAC for many years as well as the Health Club & Spa in Lewiston. She has acquired many different office […]

NORWAY — The Pink Feather Foundation recently moved to 10 Aldrich Ave. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization working to improve the lives of students by partnering with teachers to confidentially provide clothing and accessories at no cost. The organization is in its third school year serving teachers and students, and it is the co-founders’ […]