LEWISTON — A Central Maine Medical Center nurse is the recipient of the DAISY Award. Rebecca Fairbanks works at the cardiopulmonary telemetry inpatient department. She also trains nurses and is a preceptor, an experienced practitioner who provides supervision during clinical practice and facilitates the application of theory to practice for students and staff learners. The […]
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Orthopedic surgeon joins Franklin Memorial Hospital
FARMINGTON — Dr. Andrew Crapser has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon. He provides patient care at Franklin Health Orthopedics and performs surgery at the hospital. Crapser was most recently employed at St. Lawrence Health in New York. He specializes in sports injuries, and knee and shoulder arthroscopic and reconstructive […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News, The Buzz
New brewery and taproom coming to Turner
Owner Bob Doyon is planning to open the new brewery and taproom in September or early October.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News, The Buzz
Aroma Joe’s opens new location in Turner
The quick-service coffee spot has a drive-thru and offers handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, unique flavor infusions and more.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump is selling his mug shot on shirts, koozies and bumper stickers
The Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee is also selling his mug shot, saying it would give out a T-shirt in exchange for a $47 donation.
Posted inBusiness
Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strikes against Detroit companies
United Auto Workers union said Friday that results are still being tallied, but so far 97% have voted in favor of authorizing one or more strikes against Stellantis, General Motors and Ford.
Posted inBusiness, News
Hannaford executive hired to lead Good Shepherd Food Bank
Maine’s largest hunger-relief organization chose Heather Paquette, a longtime leader at Hannaford Supermarkets, to chart its future growth.
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Democrats accuse tax prep firms of undermining effort for free file tax returns
The IRS in May announced that it would launch a pilot program for the 2024 filing season to allow taxpayers to file directly to the agency for free.
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Franklin Savings Bank Foundation Grants $51K in local scholarships
Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has this year awarded $51,000 in college scholarships to 21 students from 11 local high schools and four technical centers. Recipients benefited from scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $3,000. Scholarships awarded to the area high-schools have been specially designated for students with an inclination towards business-related programs, covering areas […]
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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumps to 7.23%, highest level since June 2001
It is another blow to would-be homebuyers grappling with rising home prices and a stubbornly low supply of properties on the market.