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 […]
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2022-2023 Leadership Institute for Executive Directors announced
The Maine Association of Nonprofits has announced the graduating class for its 2022-2023 Leadership Institute for Executive Directors: • Ashleigh Barker, The Progress Center, Inc. • Andrea Berry, Wild Seed Project • Rebecca Boulos, Maine Public Health Association • Julie Bourgoin, Worthington Scholarship Foundation • Adrienne Carmack, Hardy Girls • Susan Giambalvo, Caring Unlimited • […]
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Mainebiz to bring together industry experts on June 7
PORTLAND — Mainebiz is scheduled to hold its annual Mainebiz Health Care Forum from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel. This year’s topic is Access to Care: the challenges, opportunities and tools for Maine employers. Mainebiz has brought together a panel of executives to talk about the tools our health […]
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Maine State Credit Union, partners, community raises more than $60,000 to end hunger in Maine
AUGUSTA — Maine State Credit Union, local hunger organizations and the community joined together to end hunger in Maine on April 22 at the 18th annual Maine State Credit Union FeedME 5K at Capitol Park. The event raised more than $60,000 to help 30 local organizations provide food assistance to local Mainers in need. “The […]
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Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed welcome new executive director
The Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, a nonprofit located in Winthrop, has hired Tom Mullin as its executive director. “We are extremely proud to introduce our talented and committed new executive director to the Cobbossee Watershed,” said Elizabeth Neale, president of the FOCW’s board of directors, according to a news release from Mercedes Arnold, FOCW […]
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Dirigo Labs wins Stage One of 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
Dirigo Labs is a Stage One winner for the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. The Waterville-based accelerator will receive a $50,000 cash prize to build strategic partnerships supporting the launch, growth and scale of STEM/R&D-focused small businesses by creating an SBIR/STTR media lab, according to a news release from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Dirigo […]
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Waterville-based chamber hires customer service specialist
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville welcomes Deborah Hellman as its new customer service specialist. She has been named to the position, replacing Katelyn Hood, who worked for the chamber less than one year. Hellman had a 25-year career in the aviation industry, focusing on passenger service and ground handling operations. She most recently was […]
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Golden Pond Wealth Management employee completes exam requirements
WATERVILLE — Alexis Bowman, relationship manager at Golden Pond Wealth Management, has successfully completed the requirements for her Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Exam. This exam was designed to ensure candidates have an understanding of various securities, products, ethics and regulation. The Series 66 exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for […]
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Maine Craft Association, partner appoint new executive director
The Maine Crafts Association and Shop Maine Craft board of directors has appointed Whitney Gill as its new executive director. The eighth director in the organizations’ 40-year history, she first joined the association as an artist and retail gallery staff member in 2013, according to a news release from the association. Working across MCA & […]
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Biden says Labor nominee Julie Su represents American dream
Julie Su’s nomination drew swift support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer saying Tuesday that she would be ‘phenomenal’ in the job.