NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has entered into a new $30,000 multiyear commitment with Lights Out Gallery. The gallery is a nonprofit arts hub occupying a 15,000-square-foot building at 10 Tannery St. What was once a snowshoe factory in the early 1900s is now home to a gallery, dance studio, artists’ studios, and additional spaces […]
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Economist, educational leader Joanne Roberts to head academic affairs at Bates College
Moving from Singapore, she will oversee a faculty of more than 200 and a curricular program that includes 37 majors.
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Central Maine Healthcare welcomes physical therapy provider
LEWISTON — Gregory Violette, doctor of physical therapy, has been hired by Central Maine Medical Center and will work with orthopedic patients at Central Maine Therapy Services. Violette, who earned his DPT degree from the University of New England, says he believes in using active listening, effective communication and empathy with his patients. “I aspire […]
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Northeast Bank promotes Murrant in Poland
POLAND — Northeast Bank has promoted Hunter Murrant to assistant vice president, banking center manager at the bank’s Poland location. Prior to her promotion, Murrant worked for two years as a senior relationship banker in the bank’s Portland location. “We are thrilled to promote Hunter to this well-deserved leadership role,” said Bethany Belanger, senior vice […]
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Nonprofit offers training program for ‘green’ building industry
FREEPORT — passivhausMAINE is launching a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a six-month training initiative designed to introduce students to passive house principles and connect them with industry leaders in high-performance building. The program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and explore career paths in green building. The program will run from May […]
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Skelton Taintor & Abbott hires Trevor Brice
LEWISTON — The law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott has hired Trevor R. Brice. He has extensive experience in employment and labor law, bringing a well-rounded legal background representing both employers and employees throughout the Northeast. Brice is licensed to practice in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. Most recently, he served […]
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Lisbon Community Credit Union raises over $23,000 for hunger campaign in 2024
LISBON – Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union and its members have raised and distributed $23,260.70 for the Campaign For Ending Hunger in 2024. More than $17,000 was recently distributed to Lisbon Area Christian Outreach of Lisbon Falls and almost $6,000 was given to St. Mary’s Food Pantry of Lewiston. Both organizations support the ongoing mission […]
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Fontaine real estate firm celebrates staff achievements
AUBURN – Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader recently hosted its Annual Awards Banquet at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn, recognizing the good work of its staff. Among the dozens of employees honored for their years of service, achievements and internal awards were these top employees: The prestigious Brenda Fontaine Leadership Award was […]
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Norway Savings donates $1,000 to Center for Wisdom’s Women
LEWISTON — Norway Savings Bank recently gave the Center for Wisdom’s Women a $1,000 donation in support of its mission. The center, located at 97 Blake St. and greatly supported by volunteers, supports and empowers women survivors of addiction, trafficking and incarceration, offering holistic healing in a shared community that tends to the material and […]
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Franklin Savings promotes two in Rumford
RUMFORD – Franklin Savings Bank promoted two employees at its Rumford branch to vice president positions. Leanne Gagne is vice president, loan officer, and Jennifer Merrill is vice president, commercial loan officer. Gagne has been with Franklin Savings Bank for 36 years, starting her career as a receptionist. Over the years, she has built a […]