LEWISTON — Central Maine Credit Union donated $7,000 to local homeless shelters and food banks right before the holidays. Central Maine Credit Union recognized St. Martin De Porres, Safe Voices, New Beginnings, Salvation Army and Lisbon Area Christian Outreach. These organizations were selected because of their deep network and services they offer directly impacting food […]
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Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
DuBois Realty Group donates to GAHS
AUBURN — The DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty recently presented Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with a donation for $2,300 as it wrapped up its “Give Where You Live” campaign for 2020. Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is a safe space for animals in need and a resource for community members and their animal companions.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
John L. Painter attains professional certification
LEWISTON — John L. Painter of Lewiston has passed the professional certification exam offered through a collaboration between the American Association of Service Coordinators and The Ohio State University Office of Geriatrics and Interprofessional Aging Studies for the title of “Professional Service Coordinator.” Service coordinators play a critical role to support Housing and Urban Development-assisted […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Rumford Hospital promotes Becky Hall
RUMFORD — Becky Hall has been promoted to vice president of nursing and patient care services at Rumford Hospital, where she oversees all clinical operations. Hall was previously the hospital’s director of patient care services. She joined Rumford Hospital in 1985 as a staff nurse in perioperative services. She has held numerous leadership positions at […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Christopher & Banks closing five Maine stores, including Auburn
The company cited financial distress from the ongoing pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Patrick Dempsey in new ad for Poland Spring
Known for his role in ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and for helping to raise millions of dollars for cancer patients and their families, the Maine-born actor will star in a campaign for the new Poland Spring Origin water.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Jerky, cupcakes, cycling tours: Meet L-A Chamber’s Top Gun Class of ’21 entrepreneurs
• Companies will vie for a spot in the $25,000 statewide pitch-off this spring
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine jobless claims remain high as state implements new employer tax
More than 4,000 Mainers filed new claims last week, while a 0.13% payroll tax was implemented to help fund the unemployment compensation office.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Long dormant Auburn Enterprise Center could soon see development
City staff said details are being finalized on a project that would relocate manufacturer PackGen to the Auburn Enterprise Center, an industrial park developed by the city in 2013.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Pharmacies set to expand role in vaccine rollout, but experience in Maine is mixed
Walgreens and CVS have administered only a fraction of the vaccine doses they’ve been allocated, and state officials question whether they will be able to expand their efforts anytime soon.