NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has promoted Melissa Rock of Bridgton to senior vice president, marketing director. In her new position, Rock — headquartered at the bank’s Norway office — will oversee the bank’s marketing team and functions and play an integral role in strategic initiatives, including brand development and digital technology implementation. She is […]
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U.S. News & World Report lauds Lewiston hospital’s maternity care
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center has again been recognized as “High Performing in Maternity Care” by U.S. News & World Report. Earlier this year, Newsweek also named CMMC one of the best hospitals in the nation for maternity. Additionally, CMMC received a 97 out of 100 score on the Centers for Disease Control’s Maternity […]
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Lewiston-Auburn chamber honored by state chamber
The 2024 Dana F. Connors Chamber of the Year award was presented at the annual Maine State Chamber of Commerce meeting and dinner.
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Lewiston attorney selected for fellowship
LEWISTON — Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Christian Jones has been named a fellow for the 2025 Justice Andrew M. Mead Fellowship for Pro Bono Service. This provides Jones, a family law attorney, the opportunity to help address the access to justice gap while developing legal and professional skills and gaining exposure in the legal […]
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Finance Authority of Maine lauds Norway Savings Bank
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Finance Authority of Maine presented Norway Savings Bank with its Lender at Work for Maine Award: Most Enhanced Partnership on Nov. 21. “Over the past year, Norway Savings Bank has increased their partnership with FAME more than any other organization in the state. NSB partnered with FAME on 16 loans to […]
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Carrabassett Valley trust distributes nearly $32K to Sugarloaf community
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust has awarded a total of $31,836 to United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. Recipients include the Eustis’ Snack Pack Program, Rangeley Friends of the Arts, Petersen Water Skiing Foundation, Western Maine Center for Children, High Peaks Alliance and Mission at the Eastward. The private, nonprofit trust is […]
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Auburn names new deputy fire chief, public services director
AUBURN — Stephen Almquist of Sidney is the city’s new deputy fire chief, and Eric Cousens is its new executive director of public services. Almquist, who has been the city’s emergency medical services coordinator, has worked for the Fire Department for five years. He worked at the Augusta Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic, as well […]
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Lewiston hospital hires cardiothoracic anesthesiologist
LEWISTON — Dr. Nicholas Knowland, a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, has joined the staff at Central Maine Medical Center. He will spend most of his time in the operating room. He grew up in South Portland and graduated from McGill University in Montreal, then attended medical school at Tufts University as part of the Tufts School of […]
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Lewiston law firm hires title attorney
LEWISTON — Skelton Taintor & Abbott and Androscoggin Title Company has hired attorney Zahava Bennett to the firm as a title attorney. Bennett will oversee operations handling residential purchases, complex commercial deals, refinances, deed preparations and title searches. She brings more than 15 years of title and real estate experience to her new role, including […]
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Lewiston advertising firm receives 2 awards for campaign
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has received two Gold Davey Awards for its “Why So Dry?” campaign for Vaseline Lip Therapy. Recognized for its excellence in the Campaign & Series category, “Why So Dry” showcases Rinck’s expertise in blending experiential marketing and video content to deliver unforgettable brand moments, according to a Rinck news release. “Experiential […]