One broker predicted that the growth in the residential market will usher in new office, retail and industrial development.
January 2023
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain parent asks school board for definition for skin colors
John Benedetto of Livermore Falls said students are calling his second grade daughter Black.
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With Steve Wilks, it’s easy to connect the dots of racism in NFL head coaching ranks
Commentary: With Houston firing Lovie Smith and Carolina passing on Steve Wilks, the NFL has two Black head coaches in a league where the vast majority of players are Black.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting
A study by the Portland-based Roux Institute finds that a handful of Maine industries are using AI as a tool for increased efficiency and a host of other competitive advantages.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
House Republicans seek new restrictions on use of U.S. oil stockpile
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine is the sole Democrat to join unanimous Republicans in supporting the bill.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Kennebec Savings Bank promotes Michelle Richardson to senior vice president
AUGUSTA – Kennebec Savings Bank President & CEO Andrew Silsby has announced Michelle Richardson’s promotion to senior vice president and senior residential lender. In her new role, Richardson joins the bank’s leadership team and is responsible for all residential lending. Richardson joined the bank in 2000 as a loan processor. Prior to her most recent […]
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Sarah Sachs named president of KFS Mortgage Company LLC
KFS Mortgage Company LLC, the Waterville-based lending corporation that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kennebec Savings Bank, has named Sarah Sachs as its new president. Sachs brings extensive experience in residential mortgage, retail banking and small business lending to her new role, according to a news release from the company. Prior to joining KFS […]
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St. Alban’s SKILLS Inc. promotes Nicole Hubbard
Nicole Hubbard of Pittsfield has been promoted to the position of assistant residential manager for SKILLS Inc., a St. Albans-based nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hubbard has worked for SKILLS since 2009, holding the positions of direct support professional and team leader prior to her recent promotion. As an assistant residential […]
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Dr. Nicholas Perros joins Franklin Memorial Hospital as lead hospitalist
FARMINGTON —Nicholas Perros, MD, has joined the medical staff as a hospitalist at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, providing inpatient care for patients who are hospitalized, according to a news release from Jill Gray, communications and public affairs manager at the hospital. Before joining Franklin, Perros was employed as a hospitalist by Maine Medical Center […]
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David Greenham appointed executive director of Maine Arts Commission
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission appointed David Greenham to a five-year term as executive director during its regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 17. Greenham of Gardiner has worked as interim executive director of the state arts agency since January 2021, when he transitioned from his role as chairman of the commission to help lead the […]