LEWISTON — Geiger, the nation’s largest privately held promotional products distributor, recently presented its quarterly Geiger Star Awards to associates, who have been nominated by fellow associates in recognition of their efforts to work the values of The Geiger Way. Evan Smith is a web architect in IT. He recently helped with a new client […]

AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Melissa Guimond to the team at its Auburn location. Guimond grew up in Sabattus and attended Oak Hill High School. She continued her education at University of the Arts, graduating with a major in dance. She taught at The Dance Center in Auburn as […]

NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has hired Stacey Hassan as director of marketing working out of the company’s New Gloucester office. Hassan will be responsible for leading the marketing team in driving business growth by developing strategies, benchmarks and budgets for marketing plans across multiple product lines and market segments. Hassan is a graduate of Lasell […]

PORTLAND — The Maine Cheese Guild recently nominated four new board members, including chef Ciana Godin of Alice & Lulu’s in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Cheese Guild is the oldest of the American Cheesemaker Guilds, founded as an education-focused nonproft in 2003 to support and encourage the Maine cheese-making community. The Guild uses its collective […]

AUBURN — The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing has granted continuing accreditation through 2028 to the associate degree in nursing program at Central Maine Community College. The purpose of the commission is to provide specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs in the United States, U.S. Territories and internationally. About […]

HALLOWELL — Attorney Faye Luppi of Poland has been honored with the Peter J. DeTroy III Award by the Campaign for Justice for her work to reduce domestic violence. Luppi has led the Violence Intervention Partnership of Cumberland County Government for 20 years. The Hon. Leigh I. Saufley, dean of the University of Maine School […]

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has appointed seven new members to the Board of Visitors for 2020-2021. The UMF Board of Visitors is a distinguished body of community and regional leaders that advises the president regarding the university’s role and mission and its relationship with the people of Maine. Members of this […]

LEWISTON — Five Geiger associates have earned Promotional Products Association International Certification, demonstrating a commitment to business excellence and continual professional growth. Laura Levine and Nikki Craig have earned the certification of certified advertising specialist, requiring 50 hours from a structured industry approved curriculum. Jennifer Haupt, Ronald Seguin and Kathy Timms have earned the certification […]