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 […]
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Winterport, Lincolnville students make Castleton University dean’s list
CASTLETON, Vt. — Hannah Bowie of Winterport and Sophia Buckley-Clement of Lincolnville were named to the Castleton University dean’s list for the 2022 fall semester. To qualify, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5. Check out other upcoming area events!
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AARP Maine accepting Community Challenge grant applications
PORTLAND — AARP Maine invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Grants fund quick-action projects help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Now in its seventh year, the program is […]
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Augusta, Waterville among top communities in Maine for increasing home sale prices
The two cities were among the top 10 in Maine, and the two most northern communities, for largest increases in median sale prices for homes from 2021 to 2022.
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Augusta center’s Kennebec Kenny to make Groundhog Day forecast
Will it be an early spring or six more weeks of winter for the Pine Tree State? The residents at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation are eager to find out with help from the center’s own weather prognosticating groundhog — Kennebec Kenny. Groundhog Day is Thursday, Feb. 2, and Kenny is preparing to […]
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Augusta-based United Way raises more than $1M
Awards were presented to outstanding businesses during the campaign celebration.
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Readfield student makes Buffalo State University’s dean’s list
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jordan Johnson of Readfield has been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Buffalo State University. In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a term GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State dean’s list. Check out other upcoming […]