MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union (OFCU) was presented with the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award at the Maine Credit Union League’s annual convention on May 19 in Portland. OFCU won first place for its asset size category in the state and will be entered to compete nationally in the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) […]
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New Ventures offers online website development
STATE — New Ventures Maine is offering an online, on-demand course, ‘Grow Your Business Online’, designed to provide small business owners with the tools, skills, and mentorship to build a successful digital presence. This course is offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures […]
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North Country Healthcare lifts mask mandate
BERLIN, N.H. — Effective Monday, April 10, North Country Healthcare (NCH) will no longer require masks within its facilities, with limited exceptions (employees within the quarantine timeframe, and employees with mild COVID symptoms who may be required to work.) Citing a decline in COVID-19 transmission and increasing population immunity, the New Hampshire Hospital Association recently […]
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North Country Healthcare nurses achieve expert levels
WHITEFIELD, N.H. — North Country Healthcare (NCH) is pleased to announce that nine nurses throughout its proud partner hospitals have achieved expert-level status in the annual Clinical Ladder professional development program. The Clinical Ladder is an NCH-wide professional development tool that encourages advancement of the bedside nurse and recognizes nurses for their participation in three […]
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North Country Healthcare CEO receives recognition
WHITEFIELD, N.H. — Tom Mee, RN, BSN, MBA, and Chief Executive Officer of North Country Healthcare (NCH), was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 80 Rural Healthcare Leaders to Know in 2023. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, “Rural hospitals are critical to the success of the U.S. healthcare system to expand access […]
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OFCU announces new president/CEO
MEXICO — The Oxford Federal Credit Union (OFCU) Board of Directors recently announced that Joann Bisson will succeed Matt Kaubris as the next President & CEO of OFCU. The board has been preparing for the retirement of long-time President & CEO Kaubris since he informed them of his intention to retire in 2023. The […]
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Maine Tax Portal available to businesses, tax professionals
AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services (MRS) is urging all taxpayers who are eligible to use the Maine Tax Portal, Maine’s new online state tax system. MRS has opened the Maine Tax Portal to more than 140,000 business taxpayers for filing and payment of various business taxes, including, but not limited to Sales, Use, Service Provider, […]
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Bridgton, Rumford Hospitals shine in performance index
RUMFORD — Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, both part of Central Maine Healthcare, have earned a 2022 Performance Leadership Award from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. This index is considered “the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.” The Performance Leadership Awards recognize the performance of the […]
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Hannaford installing AEDs at all stores
STATE — In recognition of the heart health of its customers and associates and in conjunction with American Heart Month, Hannaford Supermarkets today announced that all 185 stores throughout New England and New York will have available automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Installation of the devices is currently underway. Recognized as a critical life-saving device during […]
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North Country Healthcare leader earns Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
WHITEFIELD, NH — Clare Fox, PT, Cert MDT, LBC, Director of Performance Improvement for North Country Healthcare (NCH), and Physical Therapist at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, recently achieved Lean Six Sigma Black Belt status from Six Sigma Global Institute. Fox joins fellow Lean Six Sigma Black Belt holders Bernie Adams, NCH Chief Quality Officer; […]