The wildlife rehabilitation center in Limington treated more than 900 animals last year – everything from squirrels and mice to bats and porcupines.
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New pediatric providers at Central Maine Medical Center accepting patients
LEWISTON — Three new pediatric providers at Central Maine Medical Center, part of Central Maine Healthcare, are accepting new patients. The addition significantly addresses the recent shortage of pediatric services in the central Maine region, according to a Central Maine Healthcare news release. Molly Skog is a nurse practitioner who received her undergraduate degree from […]
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April workshops to connect women to construction, forestry careers
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer two free, 60-minute online workshops in April that are designed for women to explore high-wage trade careers in Maine. Connecting Women to Construction Careers runs from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Connecting Women to Forestry Careers runs from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Both workshops provide […]
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Health Affiliates Maine hires new business management director
AUBURN — Health Affiliates Maine has hired Bryan Kahn as its director of business management. Kahn brings over 12 years of experience in health care management, as well as over 16 years in financial management. In his new role, Kahn will be responsible for overseeing Health Affiliates Maine’s business operations, including financial management, strategic planning […]
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Across the U.S., batteries and green energies like wind and solar combine for major climate solution
In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when it’s not.
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National settlement on real estate commissions likely to have little impact in Maine, experts say
The National Association of Realtors agreed to change its commission structure but real estate professionals say Maine has already been following these rules for years.
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Staffing agency opens Lewiston-Auburn office
AUBURN — Working Fields, a mission-based staffing agency headquartered in Vermont, is opening its first regional office in Maine at 95 Main St. This location offers an open-door policy Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Working Fields history of serving employers in need of a qualified workforce while simultaneously providing workforce counseling […]
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How a cheap, generic drug became a darling of longevity enthusiasts
The drug is going mainstream as an anti-aging treatment, even though rapamycin’s regulatory approval is for treating transplant patients.
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Two Lewiston attorneys named to leadership roles in advocacy associations
LEWISTON — Two Berman & Simmons attorneys have been named to leadership roles in Maine-based advocacy associations. Elizabeth Kayatta has been elected co-chairwoman of the Women’s Law section of the Maine Bar Association. That section provides a forum for women lawyers to gather for regular educational programs, networking and discussion of issues of interest to […]
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Androscoggin Bank names assistant vice president
Androscoggin Bank has appointed Mohamed Mohamed its newest assistant vice president, community banker. Mohamed brings over seven years of experience in finance, operations and development. Mohamed joined the Lewiston/Auburn community as a New Mainer in 2012 and worked at Bangor Savings Bank prior to joining Androscoggin. He is involved in several local committees, serving as […]