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Feds try to improve fishing data with new monitoring rules
The U.S. mandates observers to work onboard fishing boats to collect data and make sure fishermen adhere to rules and quotas.
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Golden Pond Wealth Management relationship manager recognized
WATERVILLE — Alexis Bowman, relationship manager at Golden Pond Wealth Management, has successfully completed the requirements for her Series 7 investment securities license. The exam focuses on stocks and bonds, investment risk, and interactions with clients. Bowman is now preparing for the Series 66 investment adviser license exam.
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HealthReach to welcome psychiatric nurse practitioner
WATERVILLE – This March, staff at Lovejoy Health Center and Sheepscot Valley Health Center plan to welcome Melanie Morin, psychiatric nurse practitioner, to the team. Morin earned her master’s degree in psychiatric nursing from Husson University of Bangor. Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Maine at Fort Kent, and […]
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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry presents 2023 Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal named Caitlin Hunter of Appleton the recipient of the 2023 Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award. Hunter invested more than 40 years in raising goats and making cheese and has been called the “Bedrock of the Maine Cheese Guild” and “cheesemaker extraordinaire.” The Commissioner’s Distinguished […]
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Northern Light Inland Hospital receives national excellence award for clinical quality
Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Clinical Quality by Press Ganey, a global leader in health care experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according […]
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Dirigo Labs to host cohort kickoff Jan. 26 in Waterville
Dirigo Labs is scheduled to host a cohort kickoff event 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space in Waterville’s Hathaway Creative Center at 10 Water St. #303. The event showcase for the second cohort will feature 11 members and one research and development fellow who will introduce their startups through a […]
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Google cuts 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google became the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
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Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting kids
As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults.
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More than a gesture: Foundation empties coffers to fund Black paper in Baltimore
In a rare move for philanthropy, Adam Holofcener and his family dedicate almost all of their organization’s remaining assets – $1 million – to a single project.