NORWAY — Jeff Noblin, an experienced health care leader with more than 20 years in hospital and ambulatory leadership positions, has been selected as president of Western Maine Health/Stephens Memorial Hospital. Noblin, who most recently served as the chief executive officer of Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, replaces Andrea Patstone, who was […]
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Oxford County Commissioners investigate Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The commissioners are investigating Wainwright after he admitted to using his position to try to help a woman who had received a traffic citation.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Storm brings washouts, road closures across western Maine
Rain will return to the region Tuesday and continue until Thursday.
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Joleen Bedard recertified as fundraising executive
Joleen Bedard, executive director of United Way of Androscoggin County, has been recertified as a fundraising executive. Bedard has held the certification since 2017, having met a series of standards that include tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement. She also passed a rigorous exam testing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of […]
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After weather delay, Waterford passes entire warrant
Waterford residents will face new rules for yard sales and less restrictive requirements in site plan review for decibel levels.
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SCORE Central Maine named 2023 regional chapter of the year
AUBURN — SCORE Central Maine has been named Northeast Region 2023 Chapter of the Year, the highest annual recognition for SCORE chapters. The Northeast region, one of eight regions covering the entire U.S. includes Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. SCORE Central Maine was recognized for its outstanding involvement, impact, and […]
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Oxford Federal Credit Union announces new president, chief executive officer
MEXICO — The Oxford Federal Credit Union board of directors recently announced that Joann Bisson will succeed Matt Kaubris as the next president and chief executive officer. The board has been preparing for the retirement of longtime president and Chief Executive Officer Kaubris since he announced his intention to retire. The executive vice president role […]
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Oxford Federal Credit Union to provide financial literacy resources to local students
Oxford Federal Credit Union has partnered with a national financial literacy program to provide online financial literacy curriculum to students in six local schools, free of charge. The curriculum can also be used by students who are engaged in remote learning. Working with Banzai, the effort will provide educational resources to teachers. The program incorporates […]
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Albany Township man arrested on drug charges
Police said the search of a Hunts Corner Road home turned up quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, Ketamine and prescription drugs, with a street value estimated at $23,000.
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‘This type of cold will kill people who are underprepared’: Maine braces for brutal cold
With intense cold and fierce winds on the way, cities and towns were preparing to provide warming options for those in need. Apparent temperatures were expected to drop down to -50 degrees Friday and Saturday.