BERLIN, NH — A House to Home Realty, a full-service, community-centric real estate firm, is set to unveil its doors during a Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, February 13. Themed ‘Give Love Back to the Community,’ this event promises not just excitement but a connection with residents and community members. Meet the realty team, enjoy […]
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Dingman named North Country Healthcare VP of Finance
BERLIN — North Country Healthcare (NCH) welcomes Chad Dingman, MBA, Vice President of Finance. In his role, he brings extensive experience to both Finance and Operations. Chad began his healthcare career as a Scheduling and Human Resources Manager, where he helped lead improvement efforts in recruitment, retention, and orientation. He advanced from Administrator-in-Training and Assistant […]
NSB named ‘One of Strongest Banks in the Nation’
NORWAY — BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s premier bank rating firm, is pleased to announce that Norway Savings Bank has earned the ‘Best of Bauer’ distinction, reserved solely for banks that have earned and maintained Bauer’s 5-Star Rating for 25 years or longer. Norway Savings Bank has held the 5-Star Rating for 136 consecutive quarters (34 […]
Oncologists join team at CMMC
LEWISTON — Two physicians from New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) will begin treating patients at the Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), which is part of Central Maine Healthcare (CMH). Late last year, Central Maine Healthcare entered into a strategic co-management agreement with NECS, a leading provider of oncology services in the […]
St. Pierre joins NSB as Senior VP, finance officer
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recent hire of Richard St. Pierre as Senior Vice President and Senior Finance Officer. St. Pierre will work closely with Brian Shibles, who currently serves as the EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, as he prepares for retirement in 2025 after a 23-year career with […]
Colorectal surgeon joins Central Maine Healthcare
AREA — Cristan Anderson, MD, has joined Central Maine Surgical Associates, which is part of Central Maine Healthcare (CMH). Dr. Anderson is a colorectal surgeon who graduated from medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She completed her residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Dr. Anderson treats […]
NSB donates $1,055,500 to nonprofits in 2023
NORWAY — To help nonprofits fulfill their missions and help those in need, Norway Savings Bank awarded $1,055,500 to 355 nonprofits in 2023. This year, $750,000 was paid out, while another $305,500 will be distributed through multi-year grants. In December, the bank made 19 surprise ‘Helping Hands gifts’ to deserving organizations, totaling $20,000. These nonprofits […]
Hannaford earns top score for LGBTQ+ workplace equality
STATE — For the 12th consecutive year, Hannaford Supermarkets received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Hannaford is the only supermarket in its market area to receive a top […]
Local earns top healthcare management credential
BERLIN, NH — James A. Patry, FACHE, Vice President, North Country Healthcare, Whitefield, New Hampshire, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. “The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to the people in our communities, which makes having […]
Mini business grant competition launched
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced open applications for its statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. NVME will award cash mini-grants – up to $1,000 per region – to microenterprises […]