Benchmark Litigation has named Preti Flaherty as 2023 Litigation Firm of the Year in the State of Maine. The Benchmark Awards honor distinguished litigators and law firms in all 50 states and 10 practice areas for outstanding performance in the previous year. Since the inception of Firm of the Year Awards 11 years ago, Preti […]
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Century 21 Real Estate LLC recognizes Winslow agent
Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized local sales affiliate with the Century 21 2022 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. Kim Moxcey of Century 21 Nason Realty Inc., in Winslow, will receive a customized glass trophy and be recognized at the Century 21 Global Conference, according to a news release from Century 21. The annual […]
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New orthopedic surgeon joins Franklin Memorial Hospital
FARMINGTON — Ian Dickey, MD, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon who is providing patient care at Franklin Health Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery at the hospital. Dickey was most recently employed as an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado by the University of Colorado Health Anschutz Medical Campus and the Department […]
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Northeast Bank hires Jason Simcock
Jason Simcock has joined Northeast Bank as senior vice president, senior government banker. In this new role, Simcock will serve government banking customers to create customized banking solutions with top savings rates and low to no fees to maximize the return on funds. “We are pleased to have Jason join our Government Banking team. His […]
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Hallowell woman named new state veterinarian
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal and Plant Health Division have named Dr. Stefanie Bolas of Hallowell as Maine State Veterinarian. Bolas earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Oklahoma State University. Most recently, she worked with the National Park Service, focusing on zoonotic and vector-borne diseases. She served in […]
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Skowhegan Savings celebrates opening of new Farmington branch
FARMINGTON — Skowhegan Savings recently celebrated the opening of the new Farmington branch with a ribbon cutting. The just under 2,400-square-foot branch on Wilton Road replaces their former branch on Hannaford Drive. “We’ve been in Franklin County for a decade now. It just feels like home, but we had outgrown our former home here in […]
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Pine State Trading Co. announces 2 new executive leaders
GARDINER — Pine State Trading Co., a leading wholesale beverage distributor, has promoted Garrett Grunewald to the position of president and announced Sarah Stanley has joined the company as executive director of finance. Grunewald previously served as the company’s chief financial officer. He will report to co-owner Nick Alberding, who will remain CEO and chairman […]
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Fairfield’s Sheridan Construction recognized by Butler Manufacturing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sheridan Construction, a premier design-build contractor located in Fairfield, Maine, has been recognized by Butler Manufacturing for numerous accomplishments: the 2022 Builder of the Year, $100 Million Cumulative Builder, 2022 High Performance Builder and 75th Anniversary honors. These awards are testament to Sheridan’s capabilities as a leader in the building industry, […]
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Maine Drilling & Blasting’s Jason Riley elected president of New Hampshire Good Roads Association
Jason Riley, Northeast Division manager for Maine Drilling & Blasting in the Gardiner and Auburn, New Hampshire, offices, has been elected president of the New Hampshire Good Roads Association. He was elected at the New Hampshire Good Roads Association’s annual meeting April 6 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, New Hampshire. Riley joined Maine […]
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Skowhegan Savings Bank holds 153rd annual meeting
Skowhegan Savings Bank recently held its 153rd annual corporators meeting, reporting assets of $775 million, after originating 1,600 loans for $134 million in 2022. “The bank maintained its strong capitol position in 2022,” David Cyr, president and CEO, said as he addressed those in attendance, according to a news release from the bank. “I also […]