Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Open house Thursday to meet new RVHCC director

RUMFORD — An open house will be held Thursday for the public to meet Tavia Melhus, the new, full-time executive director of River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. The 5:30 p.m. event will be held at Rumford Hospital, 420 Franklin St. “We’re still figuring out where we’re going to go. I’d like to get feedback on what […]

Posted inbPlus, sj-web

Face Time: Renee Whitley working to help families

FARMINGTON — Renee Whitley has been the executive director of the Franklin County Children’s Task Force since 2005. She has worked with many mothers and families over the years.  “The job has changed a lot since I began,” she said. “I love working with the home visiting and education staff. Helping them to use data […]

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Posted inConnections, Pets, sj-web

Animal groups name new Executive Director Trendy Stanchfield

BRUNSWICK — Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter board of directors have named Trendy Stanchfield as the new executive director. Stanchfield takes the position after former Director Joe Montisano left the organization in August to be director of the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota. Stanchfield has recently served Goodwill Northern New England […]

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Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation names Amanda Larson as executive director

HOLDEN — The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine has announced that Amanda Larson has joined the organization as executive director. Larson comes to the foundation after a long career in development and communications. She served as an advisor to organizations in New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., before relocating to […]

Posted inFranklin, sj-web

Director of Greater Franklin Development Council retiring

FARMINGTON – Alison Hagerstrom will retire as executive director of the Greater Franklin Development Council on Aug. 31, ending 15 years at the helm. The Farmington resident has worked to support businesses and bring new ones to the area and highlight the features of greater Franklin County, including Livermore Falls. “I really enjoy this job,” she said. She made […]

Posted inLewiston-Auburn

Thompson retires after 25 years as AVCOG's executive director

AUBURN — The testing labs used by area manufacturers at Central Maine Community College were small and operating beyond capacity. The Haas Foundation had awarded the college grants for state-of-the-art equipment, but the room set aside for the precision machining program had no climate control due to the lack of an HVAC system. The Androscoggin […]

Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills

Executive director of Mahoosuc Arts Council steps down

BETHEL — Aranka Matolcsy is stepping down as Mahoosuc Arts Council’s executive director after nearly seven years. Matolcsy said she made the “difficult decision” in August to pursue new life goals. “I want to convey my sincere thanks to the members of the greater Bethel area and beyond,” Matolcsy said. “It was a tremendous honor […]