LEWISTON — Jo-an Lantz, president and CEO of Geiger, has been named 2020 Counselor Person of the Year by the Advertising Specialty Institute, a leading promotional products industry trade organization. She was recognized for transparency during the pandemic with weekly employee videos, a strategic business thinker and strong leader. Lantz began working at Geiger directly […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Heidi Lee to mortgage underwriting officer. Lee has been an integral part of the back-office residential lending team, balancing her time between loan processing and assisting existing underwriters. Lee has demonstrated commitment to learning the underwriting function, supporting the lending team in various roles. These factors as well […]

LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society board of directors has named new officers who will lead the nonprofit organization through its 30th and 31st seasons. Board member Richard O’Brien was elected chair, replacing retiring Connie Hitchcock, and board member David Blocher was elected vice chair, replacing retiring Sandy MacDonald. Reelected for another two-year term: Treasurer […]

LISBON — The Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, headed by Joseph Jackson of Lisbon, recently appointed of seven members to its new board of directors. MPAC works to make positive changes in Maine prisons and helps families reintegrate into society. It is also the liaison for the Maine State Prison Chapter of NAACP. Newly appointed to […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission for Hospital Accreditation’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Franklin Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced three-day […]

The Maine Department of Economic & Community Development in partnership with the Maine Small Business Development Centers will be providing grants of up to $5,000 for businesses with five or fewer employees, with an owner whose income is in the low to moderate range as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has hired Dr. Joseph Caruso to join Franklin Health Surgery and Franklin Memorial Hospital. Caruso most recently provided care at Evans Army Community Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Besides general surgery, his professional interests include hernia and breast surgery. While a Major in the Medical Corps, U.S. Army, he also […]

AUBURN —  Dr. Tyler Gagnon is joining Mount Auburn Dental and will work with Dr. Jim Helmkamp treating patients in all aspects of dental care. Gagnon grew up in Sabattus and graduated from Oak Hill High School, Class of 2009. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from the University of Southern Maine after […]

AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has added Stephen Miller to the team at its Auburn location. Miller grew up in Orrington and graduated from Brewer High School. His background includes being a former owner of Governor’s Restaurant in Lewiston, along with 15 years experience in the real estate industry. Miller currently […]