A Portland-based organization that advocates for the disabled has named a new chief executive. Goodwill Northern New England’s board of directors named Richard J. Cantz as president and CEO of the not-for-profit organization that serves Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. He replaces Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, who will continue to serve Goodwill as a special adviser. […]
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Maine Grains CEO Lambke of Skowhegan to appear on Martha Stewart TV
SKOWHEGAN — International food icon, author and television personality Martha Stewart likes what she sees in Skowhegan. Stewart, who lives part of the year in Seal Harbor, recently invited Skowhegan’s Amber Lambke to her New York City studios to tape an upcoming show to be aired this fall. “In my role as a mill owner, […]
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Is mushroom growing in Auburn’s economic future?
AUBURN — City officials believe mushrooms — a lot of mushrooms — are a great fit for Auburn. After a recent trade trip to China alongside a company that has already invested in the city, Mayor Jason Levesque and Economic Development Director Michael Chammings say a large-scale mushroom-growing operation is the project “closest to reality” […]
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Creative Artisans to hold open house
LEWISTON — Creative Artisans has relocated from Provencher’s Gift Shop to the Pepperill Mill, 550 Lisbon St. An open house will be held Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can check out the 2,000-square-foot creative workshop and completed projects. Artists and artisans will be […]
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'Under the library:' New cafe opens at Auburn Library
AUBURN – Cibo means “food” in Italian. Sotto i Libri means “under the library.” Anything else you need to know about Auburn’s newest cafe? Cibo opened Monday on the lower level of the Auburn Public Library nearly two years after the popular Cafe LA closed in that space. At Cibo, if you want something exotic […]
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Free disposal of unusable pesticides available
AUGUSTA — State health officials are urging residents to sign up for free disposal of unusable pesticides at locations throughout the state. The Obsolete Pesticide Collection program is aimed at family-owned farms, greenhouse owners, other business owners and even homeowners with unusable pesticides. Unusable pesticides, such as weed killers and bug killers, can be dangerous […]
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William J. DuBois
LEWISTON — William (Bill) J. DuBois, 75, of Poland went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 31. Bill was born on July 30, 1943, in Plainville, Conn., to Albert DuBois and Germaine Fontaine. Bill is a graduate of Edward Little High School, Class of 1961. He earned his Associate of Business degree […]
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Poland Spring honors 'Good Neighbors'
POLAND — More than 100 local recipients of 2017 Poland Spring Good Neighbor Grants were recognized for their community service by Poland Spring Water Co. The biennial luncheon Aug. 28 was held at the Poland Spring Museum. In addition, the company presented the 2018 Natural Leader Award to the Poland Spring Preservation Society. The award […]
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SCORE Oxford Hills plans lending workshop
NORWAY — SCORE Oxford Hills will hold a small business lending workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. The workshop will help people learn how to access capital to fuel the growth of their businesses, understand the options available and become a more educated and […]
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Wade named Lawyer of the Year
AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Stephen Wade was recently selected as 2019 Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice in Maine. Wade has previously been named Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation and Insurance Law. In addition to the Lawyer of the Year award, Wade is also listed in the […]