Reade Brower, who already owns six of Maine’s seven daily newspapers and many more weeklies, has purchased two additional weekly papers in Hancock County. The Ellsworth American reported Wednesday that Brower, of Rockland, purchased that paper and its sister paper, the Mount Desert Islander, from longtime owner Alan Baker. Details of the sale, which closes on Aug. […]
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Seth A. Gosselin
ISLAND FALLS — Seth Adam Gosselin, 35, passed away after a cardiac event took his life while he peacefully slept early Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was 35 years old. Seth was born in Waterville, Maine, and raised in the Fairfield area, graduating from Lawrence High School as president of the Class of 2001. He traveled […]
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Norway Savings elects two new board members
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has announced the recent election of two new members, Todd Gauger and Ed Gardner, to its board of directors. Gauger is a veterinarian and owner/operator of Norway Veterinary Hospital. He joined the Norway Veterinary Hospital in 1988 as an associate veterinarian following his graduation from Michigan State University. His special areas […]
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Iconic Lewiston building at Main and Park streets changes hands
LEWISTON — The art deco-style building at the corner of Main and Park streets has sold for $675,000 to an unnamed buyer. The 9,540-square-foot building at 177 Main St. is home to four businesses: Goulet and Associates real estate appraisal on the second floor, and Heritage Collectibles, Community Dental and a vape shop on the […]
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St. Mary’s Health System recognized for patriotic support of reservists
LEWISTON — Five managers of St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health, were recently recognized by Maine’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program with Service Member Patriot Awards. They are Melanie Greaton, supervisor of physician network; Robert Kirouac, maintenance manager; Terry Lebrun, manager of physician practices; Ron Vachon, director of plant […]
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Nurse practitioner joins Franklin Health Primary Care
FARMINGTON — Nurse practitioner Kristy Hilton, APRN, FNP-C, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a provider at Franklin Health Primary Care. Hilton received her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from Walden University in Minneapolis. Prior to that she received an associate’s degree in nursing from Kennebec Valley Community College. Hilton […]
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Geiger promotes Chris Gagne
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Chris Gagne to data analyst I. Gagne has been with Geiger since September 2016, starting as a product data specialist in Information Technology. In his new role, his responsibilities will include assisting the data analyst II in writing reports, the performance, integrity and security of assigned databases and item set-up […]
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Age to buy tobacco in Maine will increase this weekend
STATEWIDE (WGME) — The age to buy tobacco in Maine will increase from 18 to 21 this weekend. State lawmakers overrode Governor Paul LePage’s veto of the legislation last year. The new law also applies to electronic cigarettes. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action network says delaying the age when people first try tobacco can […]
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Main-Land's Whitney gains certification
LIVERMORE FALLS — Main-Land Development Consultants Inc. announces the certification gains of Eric Whitney. Whitney, a staff scientist at Main-Land, has obtained state certification as a licensed site evaluator. He has also finished training as a wetland scientist through the University of New Hampshire. Whitney’s work includes septic system design, natural resource delineation and soils […]
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Trump denies he’s to blame for Harley-Davidson decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump denied Tuesday that his trade policy is to blame for Harley-Davidson’s decision to shift some motorcycle production overseas, saying on Twitter that the company is using “Tariffs/Trade War as an excuse” to hide previously announced plans to move jobs to Asia. The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it came to […]