LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society board of directors has named new officers who will lead the nonprofit organization through its 30th and 31st seasons. Board member Richard O’Brien was elected chair, replacing retiring Connie Hitchcock, and board member David Blocher was elected vice chair, replacing retiring Sandy MacDonald. Reelected for another two-year term: Treasurer […]

LISBON — The Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, headed by Joseph Jackson of Lisbon, recently appointed of seven members to its new board of directors. MPAC works to make positive changes in Maine prisons and helps families reintegrate into society. It is also the liaison for the Maine State Prison Chapter of NAACP. Newly appointed to […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission for Hospital Accreditation’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Franklin Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced three-day […]

The Maine Department of Economic & Community Development in partnership with the Maine Small Business Development Centers will be providing grants of up to $5,000 for businesses with five or fewer employees, with an owner whose income is in the low to moderate range as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The […]