SKOWHEGAN —The staff at Hight Ford partnered with staff from 201 Service, the Town of Skowhegan and volunteers to spend April 28 cleaning up Coburn Park in honor of Arbor Day. The 12.5-acre park was donated in 1885 by Abner Coburn, who was Maine’s governor during the Civil War. “Community involvement is an important part […]
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Augusta agency wins Golden Arrow Award
AUGUSTA — Marshall Communications recently was honored with a Golden Arrow award for its work on Maine Grains’ 10th anniversary celebration. Recognizing the best work of communications, public relations and marketing professionals, the Golden Arrow was given to Marshall Communications for garnering excitement statewide for the celebration event. The agency has won dozens of awards […]
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Telestroke network is providing Franklin Memorial Hospital patients with expert stroke coverage 24/7
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital joined the MaineHealth Telestroke Network last September offering expert stroke coverage 24/7, improving patient outcomes and decreasing stroke-related disability, all while keeping the patient close to home. Using two-way videoconferencing and electronic transfer of CT scans, Telestroke is a way for specially-trained doctors at Maine Medical Center to evaluate, diagnose and […]
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New Dimensions Federal Credit Union promotes Angela Hallee
WATERVILLE — New Dimensions Federal Credit Union has a new Winslow branch manager, Angela Hallee, who came on board in January 2022 as a head teller with 15 years in the financial industry. Soon after her arrival, her financial knowledge and experience owning a small business in Waterville made her an excellent choice to fill […]
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Maine Preti Flaherty attorneys selected as Chambers USA Leaders in their field
Local Preti Flaherty attorneys and practice groups have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the highly regarded directory of leading attorneys and law firms. The recognition is significant as it is a result of independent research and interviews with clients and peers to impartially gauge […]
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Kennebec Savings Bank’s board of directors names new board chair
Mary Denison, Esq. was voted in as vice chair, the first woman to hold this position in the bank’s history.
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Skowhegan Savings Bank announces executive vice president promotions
Skowhegan Savings Bank has announced that Vicki Alward, chief risk officer, and Dan Tilton, head of sales and customer relations, have been promoted to executive vice president. “Skowhegan Savings’ long-term legacy and financial strength is due to historic leadership that has always been focused on community, fiscal responsibility and doing what is best by our […]
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Day’s Jewelers’ vice president of marketing receives Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 recognition
WATERVILLE — Nikia Levesque, Day’s Jewelers’ vice president of marketing, was named as one of the recipients of Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail list. Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40, which was launched in 2022, is a recognition program that celebrates young professionals who exemplify leadership skills and a commitment to […]
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HealthReach welcomes returning Physician Assistant Cory Miller
This June, the clinical team at HealthReach Community Health Centers will welcome the return of Cory Miller, PA, to its network of health care practices. Miller will provide Substance Use Disorder treatments and services to patients of HealthReach’s practices located in Bingham, Livermore Falls and Richmond. He completed his master’s degree in physician assistant studies […]
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Farmington hospital presents Nursing and Direct Care Professional Awards
FARMINGTON — On May 11, after days of special activities in coordination with National Nurses Week, nursing leaders and peers recognized 12 Franklin Memorial Hospital nursing and direct care professionals who selflessly dedicate and contribute to the advancement of patient care and healing through the organization’s annual Nursing Excellence and Nursing Care Partner awards. The event […]