FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Dylan Smith to the officer-level position of controller. He has been an integral member of the Franklin Savings Bank team for 6 1/2 years, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a passion for supporting the bank’s mission. Smith began his career at Franklin Savings Bank in 2018 as […]
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Groundbreaking for halal butchery to be held in Unity
The facility will be one of New England’s only USDA-certified, exclusively halal slaughter and processing plants.
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Augusta’s VA Maine Healthcare System receives a double five-star rating
VA Maine was the only hospital in the state of Maine with an overall five-star rating, in both quality of care and patient satisfaction.
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Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with help of $5 billion in federal funding
The new bridges will be seismically resilient and multimodal, with room for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and transit.
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Even as denim has its moment, Levi’s finds itself trying to catch up
Denim has become fashionable among young consumers, but the trend hasn’t done much for the company synonymous with blue jeans.
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Lewiston council approves 20-year tax pact for Gendron housing project off Farwell Street
For the first five years, 75% of the new tax revenue will be returned to the developer for a 208-unit apartment complex, then 65% for 15 years.
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German leader to visit Serbia seeking lithium for his country’s car industry
Germany, the largest carmaker in Europe, is seeking to secure lithium for its electric vehicle makers as the European Union struggles to reduce its dependence on imports from China.
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Livermore Falls board approves liquor license for Stevie J’s Burgers and Burritos
Owners hope to have a new outdoor covered area completed before the end of this season.
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U.S. housing starts increase on pickup in multifamily construction
Reports showed the number of homes under construction dropped to the lowest level since the start of 2022, suggesting builders are focused on keeping inventory more in line with demand.
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Jay’s OTIS Federal Credit Union donates $21,000 to 13 local food pantries
JAY — Over the course of 2023, OTIS Federal Credit Union raised nearly $21,000 for the cause of ending hunger. Fundraising events hosted by the credit union included a soup day, plant sale, yard sale and a painting “FUNdraiser.” Additional funds were raised through sales of handmade crafts and afghans, candy and snacks, cellphone cardholders, […]