The bullets below are all based on an average using 2006 to 2008 data * 351,100 volunteers * 32.8% of residents volunteer – ranking them 15th among the 50 states and Washington, DC * 48.5 million hours of service * 45.3 hours per resident – ranking them 7th among the 50 states and Washington, DC […]

Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Ramada Conference Center 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston Thursday, January 28, 2010 5 p.m. Social Hour & Cash Bar 6 p.m. Dinner & Awards Ceremony Androscoggin Bank is the sponsor of this year’s Annual Chamber Awards ceremony. Since the Bank began its proud history in 1870, the goal of the Bank […]

Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Ramada Conference Center 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston Thursday, January 28, 2010 5 p.m. Social Hour & Cash Bar 6 p.m. Dinner & Awards Ceremony Androscoggin Bank is the sponsor of this year’s Annual Chamber Awards ceremony. Since the Bank began its proud history in 1870, the goal of the Bank […]

 Oxford Networks is proud to co-sponsor the Annual Chamber Awards. As a locally owned and operated company, Oxford Networks understands the importance of recognizing the achievements of area businesses. Their contributions to their employees, customers, and the community are the hallmark of what makes this region great. Oxford Networks is one of Maine’s leading local […]

 What skills does an actress use in the profession? “My sense of humor, my curiosity and my idealism,” said Janet Mitchko, who in addition to being the associate artistic director for The Public Theatre in Lewiston, is also a professional actress. Mitchko knew as a youngster in elementary school that she wanted to be a […]

Life insurance is a practical way to protect your family’s financial hopes and dreams. The death of a family member can be devastating to survivors both emotionally and financially. Life insurance can provide cash to help with your family’s immediate and long-term needs. Immediate needs include funeral expenses, unpaid medical bills and taxes. Long-term needs […]

Soon her younger siblings, a brother eight years her junior, along with a sister 10 years younger than Gay, joined her and for the next two-and-a-half years became her sole responsibility as their parents remained in their native land under the communist regime. When questioned about why her affluent parents did not help financially, Gay […]

INTRODUCTION Writing a business plan is an important early step in starting or expanding a business. A business plan is important for a number of reasons. It assists the business owner as well as institutional and individual investors by organizing information that describes the business and demonstrates how an investment or loan will further the […]

Chamber board members recognized Peter Murphy, past board chair, of Neokraft Signs, and board members who completed their terms will be recognized. Board members to be recognized include:  Sue Donovan, Donovan’s Auto Sales; Trisha Fletcher, Cold Banker Millett Realty; Jonathan LaBonte, Androscoggin Land Trust; Marc Lamare, Elmet Technologies; David Scobey, Bates College; Barbara Trafton, Keller […]

Chamber board members recognized Peter Murphy, past board chair, of Neokraft Signs, and board members who completed their terms will be recognized. Board members to be recognized include:  Sue Donovan, Donovan’s Auto Sales; Trisha Fletcher, Cold Banker Millett Realty; Jonathan LaBonte, Androscoggin Land Trust; Marc Lamare, Elmet Technologies; David Scobey, Bates College; Barbara Trafton, Keller […]