JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union commemorated International Credit Union Day on Oct. 17 by making donations to area school lunch programs and to local heating assistance funds. OTIS donated a total of $1,200 to help offset student lunch debt within area schools. Each of the six districts falling within the credit union’s field of membership […]
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Fontaine Family hires Dave Foster
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Dave Foster to work at its Auburn location. Foster will specialize in process and negotiation with a singular focus on customer satisfaction. His broad experience in restaurant, retail and outside sales will bring a unique perspective to his clients. Foster will represent home buyers […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates to four nonprofits
NORWAY — Each year, Norway Savings Bank employees participate in a wellness challenge in an effort to encourage healthy eating, exercise and other positive behaviors. This year’s challenge revolved around improving daily exercise habits. The prize for the top two teams and individuals was a donation of $250 and $100, respectively, to the nonprofits of […]
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Geiger announces promotions
LEWISTON — Geiger recently promoted the following associates: Amy Rioux was promoted to key customer specialist in Total Care. Rioux started her career with Geiger in 2016, as an administrative customer care specialist and customer advocate in corporate programs. She was promoted to assistant program manager in 2017. Rioux graduated from Husson University with her […]
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CMCC offers basic life support certification course
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce & Professional Development at Central Maine Community College will offer the American Heart Association course titled Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. It will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 13. This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the skills to keep people alive […]
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Grant-writing workshop offered at LA Chamber
LEWISTON — The Maine Community Foundation will offer a grant-writing workshop and information session for nonprofits from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce at 415 Lisbon St. Laura Lee, director of grant making, will explore the basics of the grant-writing process and provide information about grant opportunities […]
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Brann & Isaacson opens new Portland office
PORTLAND — Lewiston-based law firm Brann & Isaacson has opened an office at 136 Commercial St. in Portland. The larger space reflects the growth of Brann & Isaacson’s Maine and national practice. The renovated location features individual offices and conference rooms with extensive views of Portland’s waterfront. Brann & Isaacson is headquartered at 184 Main St. in […]
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Geiger names third quarter Geiger Star winners
LEWISTON — Jason Linneken and Sam Stewart of Geiger’s Lewiston corporate office were recently presented quarterly Geiger Star awards. These awards are given to associates, who have been nominated by fellow associates, in recognition of their efforts to work the values of The Geiger Way. Linneken is a systems analyst in the accounts receivable department. […]
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Northeast Bank promotes Lloyd Sweetser
BETHEL — Northeast Bank has promoted Lloyd Sweetser to banking center manager of its Bethel location. Sweetser previously held the position of assistant banking center manager and senior relationship banker at that location. He will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including oversight of all operational procedures, branch sales goals and team-building efforts. Sweetser attended New […]
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OTELCO hires Katelynd Sperry
NEW GLOUCESTER — Katelynd Sperry has joined OTELCO as a project manager in its New Gloucester office. Sperry comes to OTELCO from Bath Iron Works. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Maine Maritime Academy and an Master of Business Administration from Husson University. Sperry lives in Brunswick.