LEWISTON — Community Concepts Inc. recently announced the promotion of Glen Holmes as president of its subsidiary, Community Concepts Finance Corp. Holmes has been with Community Concepts Inc. since 2012 and has more than 25 years of experience leading a diverse array of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He will be responsible for leading CCFC into […]
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Economic rescue effort underway for MGA Cast Stone
OXFORD — Local economic leaders are working on efforts to rescue concrete and stone manufacturer MGA Cast Stone Inc. after the company hit financial rough waters, officials said Thursday. The company, which supplies architectural precast concrete and cast stone products to customers throughout New England and the northeastern United States, owes up to $1.64 million in loans and […]
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Mortgage interest, property tax deductions should be maintained
It is critical that Maine continue to look for ways to be more competitive and attract new businesses. Too many people in our communities are still looking for well-paying jobs, and far too many have given up hope for the time being. That being said, eliminating incentives and raising taxes on current and future homeowners […]
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Dixfield board to hear Western Maine Economic Council presentation Dec. 8
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will meet with the Western Maine Economic Development Council at 4:30 p.m. Monday evening at Ludden Memorial Library for a presentation on what the council has to offer, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Friday morning. The meeting will precede the selectmen’s regularly scheduled 5:30 p.m. board meeting. Puiia said […]
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17th annual Blessing of the Sleds to be held Saturday
RUMFORD — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club and the Mexico Trailblazers will host the 17th annual Blessing of the Sleds at noon Saturday, Feb. 8, at Mountain Valley Middle School, club President Jon Holmes said. The weather forecast for the blessing is “looking pretty good right now,” he said. “Last year, we weren’t even able to […]
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Rumford selectmen approve marketing plan for Puiia Business Park
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen have unanimously voted to support a plan drafted by Envision Rumford! and the Western Maine Economic Development Council that would help market the Puiia Business Park on Route 108. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that the plan, drafted by Envision Rumford! member Jim Rinaldo and Glen Holmes, director of […]
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Buckfield Withdrawal Committee still searching for consultant
BUCKFIELD — The committee tasked with negotiating the town’s withdrawal from RSU 10 canceled its meeting Wednesday evening because it lacked a quorum. Chairman Glen Holmes said two of the four committee members were unable to attend. Judy Berg, an original withdrawal petitioner, is out of town, and Jerry Wiley, who represents the RSU 10 […]
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Selectmen hear presentation on economic development study results
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen listened Thursday evening to the latest findings in an ongoing economic development study by Western Maine Economic Development Council Director Glen Holmes and River Valley Growth Council member Jim Rinaldo. During a Feb. 7 meeting, the board asked the councils to help determine what businesses the area lacks and […]
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Economic development study to be presented at Rumford selectmen’s meeting
RUMFORD — Selectmen will hear a presentation from the Western Maine Economic Development Council at their 7 p.m. meeting Thursday in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said selectmen asked Glen Holmes, director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council, and Jim Rinaldo, a member of the River Valley Growth Council from Rumford, to […]