FARMINGTON — Longtime Franklin Memorial Hospital nurse Taffy Davis has been awarded certification in nursing informatics by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This certification is designed for registered nurses who have a strong background in both nursing and informatics, according to a news release from the hospital. Informatics is a specialty that integrates nursing science […]
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Auburn woman joins American Water Works Association council
Michelle Clements of Auburn was recently appointed to a three-year term on the American Water Works Association’s Affairs Council, one of six association councils that support the association’s strategic plan. The councils include volunteers from the water sector who work with the association staff in the fields of public information, science and technology, education, government […]
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Lewiston advertising firm adds social media manager
LEWISTON — Karli Wedge has joined Rinck Advertising as its social media manager. Wedge brings a wide variety of skills to the position, including social media strategy, brand management and graphic design, according to a news release from the firm. The Freeport resident graduated from Northern Arizona University earlier this year with a bachelor’s degree […]
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Farmington woman joins Franklin Savings Bank board
FARMINGTON — Katherine Yardley recently joined the Franklin Savings Bank board of directors. “We are thrilled to have Kathy join our board of directors,” Tim Thomson, president and CEO of Franklin Savings Bank, said. “Her extensive leadership experience and community knowledge will be invaluable to our organization as we continue to grow and expand our […]
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Physician joins Franklin Health Internal Medicine
FARMINGTON — Dr. Liia Doumanovskaia has joined Franklin Health Internal Medicine. Besides primary care, her clinical interests include treatment of acute and chronic health problems, which include high blood pressure, diabetes and lung diseases, and prophylactic measures to support general health. “I am blessed meeting a lot of interesting people working in an outpatient practice. […]
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Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport auctioning off some property abandoned by Elite Airways
The online auction is underway with an opportunity for the public to inspect the items for sale in person Aug. 4.
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Regulators to consider allowing Maine fishermen to catch more valuable baby eels
The eels are typically worth more than $2,000 per pound because of their value to Asian aquaculture companies, which raise them to maturity and sell them for use in Japanese restaurants around the world.
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Twitter, now X, sues group that researched hate speech on platform
Elon Musk’s X alleged the Center for Countering Digital Hate violated its terms of service in a bid to scare away advertisers and harm the company financially.
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St. Mary’s Health System undergoes leadership transition as President Steven Jorgensen steps down
LEWISTON — Steven Jorgensen, president of St. Mary’s Health System and senior vice president for Covenant Health, plans to retire Dec. 31. He will support St. Mary’s Health System and Covenant Health as senior vice president in an advisory and consulting capacity through the end of the year. Cindy Segar-Miller will join St. Mary’s Health […]
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Physical therapists trained in protocol for Parkinson’s treatment
FARMINGTON — Four care team members at Franklin Memorial Hospital are trained in LSVT BIG, a specialized physical therapy program designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease improve their movement and overall functional abilities. Annie Gray, Gwen Davis, Marco Madison and Ian McLaughlin are qualified to deliver the therapy program for patients, via one-on-one, hourlong […]