LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has received a 2024 Silver Davey Award for its “Vape Free Maine: Don’t Get Side Effected” campaign, developed in partnership with the Maine Center for Disease Control. The campaign has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing the youth vaping epidemic, making it a key player in the cause marketing […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare hires orthopedic provider
LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics has hired Dr. Bruce Hamilton-Dick. He went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Hamilton-Dick is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal care and quality of life for his patients. “My […]
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Lewiston’s Premier Pools & Spas named national builder of year
LEWISTON — Premier Pools & Spas, a family-owned builder of gunite, vinyl and fiberglass pools, was recently awarded the 2024 National Builder of the Year Bronze Award for Small Market at the annual Premier Pools and Spas Awards Conference. With more than 160 independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide, Premier Pools and Spas is […]
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Lewiston-Auburn arts organization hires administrator
LEWISTON — The LA Arts board of directors has hired Courtney Reed-Marsh as its new arts agency administrator. Reed-Marsh joins Gerald Walsh, LA arts agency manager, to support the organization’s mission of engaging and inspiring a vibrant community through arts and culture. Reed-Marsh will be responsible for the agency’s marketing and communications initiatives, coordination with […]
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Norway Savings Bank names new senior vice president, marketing director
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has promoted Melissa Rock of Bridgton to senior vice president, marketing director. In her new position, Rock — headquartered at the bank’s Norway office — will oversee the bank’s marketing team and functions and play an integral role in strategic initiatives, including brand development and digital technology implementation. She is […]
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U.S. News & World Report lauds Lewiston hospital’s maternity care
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center has again been recognized as “High Performing in Maternity Care” by U.S. News & World Report. Earlier this year, Newsweek also named CMMC one of the best hospitals in the nation for maternity. Additionally, CMMC received a 97 out of 100 score on the Centers for Disease Control’s Maternity […]
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Lewiston-Auburn chamber honored by state chamber
The 2024 Dana F. Connors Chamber of the Year award was presented at the annual Maine State Chamber of Commerce meeting and dinner.
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Cal Thomas: The ultimate gift
Saving lives – babies and mothers – is a two-way blessing. Make a donation and see what I mean.
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Froma Harrop: The Herculean effort to keep Trump happy
Donald Trump has turned the U.S. government into one giant pacifier to calm his fear of seeming less than all-powerful.
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Austin Bay: 2024’s biggest news story: Trump survives assassination to win most significant US election since 1980
Though president-elect, internationally Trump’s already perceived as president.