LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health, has hired Debra Anthoine to the foundation team as its executive director of philanthropy. Anthoine will be responsible for the hospital’s comprehensive philanthropic program, which includes annual funds, major and leadership gift development, capital fund programs, planned-giving and donor stewardship. Anthoine is a lifelong […]

AUBURN — Michelle Clements of Auburn was recently appointed as editor of the New England Water Works Association’s technical publication. The Journal of the New England Water Works Association is the oldest water works publication in the U.S., with the first issue published in September of 1886. Clements is the public relations and communications manager […]

LITCHFIELD — International Cultural Exchange Services has named Shannon Lerch as a new local coordinator. While growing up in Maine, Lerch’s family hosted exchange students from all over the world, including Italy, Brazil, Germany and France. Lerch will work with families and schools in Litchfield and the surrounding area. She is looking for families that […]

LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Erin Hutchinson to key account manager in the Promotional Sales Group of Corporate Programs. Hutchinson was previously a key customer specialist and has been with Geiger for over 23 years, starting her career in October of 1998 as a customer relations specialist in Total Care. In her new role, her […]

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council is planning an interactive job fair at the Lewiston Armory from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 12. Jazz music will be the backdrop for “Jazz Up Your Future,” with a special  4 p.m. performance by the Lewiston High School Jazz Band. The armory is at 65 Central […]

The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management late last month unveiled its annual ranking for “The Best Places to Work in Maine,” with 100 employers making the 2021 list, many of them with a presence in Lewiston-Auburn. The 2021 winners, alphabetically and by size: Small employers (15-49 U.S. employees) Acadia Benefits […]

BETHEL — Bennett Automotive has been selected as a dealer of Bobcat Company, a global leader in compact equipment. For more than 32 years, Bennett Automotive has served Bethel and the surrounding area, providing quality equipment and automotive service to the community. It will offer both sales and full service for the new Bobcat product […]

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has hired Michaela Beckmann as the new interim program specialist for its free after-school program, Creative After-School Arts. Beckmann was a counselor with the Rangeley organization’s Youth Drama Camp and Teem Drama Week sessions this summer. She has an interest in art, drama and literature, including creative […]