MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union donated $500 checks to seven food banks from Canton to West Paris to help during the holidays. Additionally, a $500 Visa gift card was sent to the activities department at Rumford Community Home to purchase gifts for the residents there and checks for $1,000 were given to Daddy O’s […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates to 10 area nonprofits
NORWAY — As a result of an unprecedented, financially challenging year for nonprofits due to COVID-19, Norway Savings Bank made more than 30 donations to deserving organizations, totaling over $100,000 for year-end gifts. The organizations provide a wide range of services – from nutrition support, housing, education, LGBTQ+, health care to arts and culture and […]
Linnell, Choate & Webber hires Haley K. Hunter
AUBURN — Linnell, Choate & Webber has hired Haley K. Hunter to join the law firm as an associate. Hunter will concentrate her practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law, juvenile law, protections from abuse/harassment and general civil litigation. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree […]
Brann & Isaacson’s Stacy O. Stitham elected to state bar position
LEWISTON — Brann & Isaacson attorney Stacy O. Stitham has been elected to a one-year term as the vice president of the Maine State Bar Association beginning in January. Stitham, who most recently served as an association governor for the Androscoggin district, will continue her family’s legacy of leadership at the association by becoming the […]
SeniorsPlus hires Heather Davis
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus announces the hiring of Heather Davis as the organization’s new chief operating officer and the promotion of Tracy Smith as long-term services and supports director. SeniorsPlus is the Western Maine designated Area Agency on Aging and is headquartered in Lewiston. Originally from Maine, Davis returned last fall and has been working as […]
Central Maine Healthcare board of directors names five new members
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Healthcare board of directors will have a new chairman, Devore S. Culver, and five new members in 2021 to advance the organization’s mission. Culver, the current vice chairman, takes over the role from Deborah Dunlap Avasthi when her term ends Jan, 1, 2021. Culver is a health care consultant and […]
Central Maine Healthcare board of directors names five new members
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Healthcare board of directors will have a new chairman, Devore S. Culver, and five new members in 2021 to advance the organization’s mission. Culver, the current vice chairman, takes over the role from Deborah Dunlap Avasthi when her term ends Jan, 1, 2021. Culver is a health care consultant and […]
FAME honors three local businesses
AUGUSTA — Showcase Maine, FAME’s annual celebration of its successful partnerships with Maine’s business, lending, governmental and higher education communities, continues virtually for 2020. This year’s award recipients include: Business at Work for Maine Award: Origin. Origin is being honored for helping to return manufacturing to Maine by revitalizing old textile mill equipment and manufacturing […]
Better Homes and Gardens/Masiello Group donates to Promise Early Education Center
AUBURN — The real estate group Better Homes and Gardens/Masiello Group raised over $750 to purchase over 24 snowsuits, along with some hats and gloves to give to the Promise Early Education Center. These snowsuits and other items were picked up by the Executive Director Betsy Norcross Plourde.
Camden National Bank earns national award
CAMDEN — Greenwich Associates, a leading independent research firm, named Camden National Bank a Customer Experience Leader for 2020. This marks the third year in a row Camden National Bank has been recognized for its retail banking customer experience, and the first year it’s also awarded for its small business banking customer experience. Camden National […]