Boyne Resorts has announced a renewable energy purchase commitment with CMS Enterprises, a CMS Energy subsidiary, that entirely offsets electric energy consumption at its resorts and facilities throughout North America as of Jan. 1, 2021. The purchase is among numerous environmental initiatives and newly established goals that are part of the company’s evolving, long-term sustainability […]
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Brann & Isaacson names Michael E. Carey as partner, hires William Townshend
LEWISTON — Law firm Brann & Isaacson added expertise to its practice with the naming of attorney Michael E. Carey to partner and the hiring of attorney William Townshend as an associate. The moves strengthen the firm’s offerings across multiple practice areas, including state and local tax, litigation and estate planning. As a partner, Carey’s […]
Fontaine Family hires Andrea McKay
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Andrea McKay to the team at its Auburn location. McKay grew up in Sabattus and attended Monmouth Academy. She continued her education at Word of Life and Liberty University, spending two years volunteering overseas. Upon returning home, she worked in early childhood education in […]
Former Auburn native wins national health care award
AUBURN — Former Auburn resident Theresa “Terry” Vallerand has won the Distinguished Member Award from The National Cancer Registrars Association. Vallerand is the senior manager and education coordinator of oncology data services within the Real World Data Division of Ciox Health. The Distinguished Member Award honors an association member for outstanding contributions to the profession, […]
Four longtime CMCC employees retire
AUBURN — With over 75 cumulative years teaching and helping to see the college through decades of growth, Central Maine Community College announces the retirement of four longtime employees. For 38 years, starting as a groundskeeper, Ray Masse oversaw and helped create the beautiful lakeside campus CMCC is today. Masse was part of every small […]
New Ventures Maine offers entrepreneur workshops
New Ventures Maine has created a free series of 10 dynamic, online workshops to help entrepreneurs understand and manage the many components of starting and growing their small business. This series is intended for individuals exploring new business ideas and is also appropriate for established businesses looking to push forward a new strategy. The Business […]
Baked By Bambi a long time coming, says Mechanic Falls entrepreneur
Bambi Williams says the pandemic renewed her love of baking and she wanted to show her kids that it’s never too late to pursue a lifelong dream.
Ocean State Job Lot donates PPE in Oxford
OXFORD — The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has donated $12,000 worth of face shields, KN95 masks, antibacterial and disinfecting hand wipes and hand sanitizer to the local police and fire departments, part of a $1.7 million personal protective equipment donation nationwide. It’s donating PPE in each of the 142 communities Ocean State Job […]
OTELCO hires two for New Gloucester office
NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has made several new hires in its New Gloucester office. Brian Bouchard joins OTELCO as an OSP engineer. He previously worked for two years as an OSP engineer with FairPoint and spent three years as an OSP engineer/engineering manager with Tilson Technology. Bouchard is a resident of Gray. Debbie Brill has […]
Couple buys historic schooner and plans windjammer cruises this summer
The new owners of J. & E. Riggin believe people will want an outdoor adventure whether or not the pandemic is over.