Community Credit Union’s Betsy Sibley, vice president of marketing and business development, received the Diane L. Oceretko People Helping People Award from the Maine Credit Union League at the 80th annual meeting and convention recently in Portland. Todd Mason, president/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League, right, made the presentation.
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Guyant joins Covenant Health
LEWISTON — Covenant Health announces the addition of Bruce Guyant as its system director of provider recruitment and retention, based at St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston. Guyant will develop and oversee Covenant Health’s comprehensive provider recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening and hiring providers, as well as manage succession planning, onboarding and retention programs. Guyant […]
Tinguely, Davis recognized for service
Gerald Tinguely, MD, left, and Tim Davis, certified physician assistant, are recipients of the first primary care service awards presented by Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. The new award is given to health care providers who help primary care clinicians be more efficient and help patients have better access, better care coordination, and better continuity […]
Bouchard named director at Red Cross
LEWISTON — Jim Bouchard has been named executive director of the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross. Bouchard brings experience in fundraising, communications and volunteer engagement. He is responsible for strengthening and growing community partnerships, expanding the base of engaged volunteers and stewarding donors. Bouchard also supports the chapter board […]
Allen honored with Morin Award
Christine Allen, vice president of financial services at Central Maine Federal Credit Union of Lewiston and Auburn, smiles after receiving the Jeannette G. Morin Award for Outstanding Credit Union Employee from the Maine Credit Union League. The award was presented at its annual meeting and convention recently in Portland.
Androscoggin Bank awards grants to non-profits
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces the recipients of its biannual grant awards by Greater Giving. The community impact program focuses on supporting nonprofits and organizations that benefit the community in three specific areas: economic development, education and the arts. The Greater Giving awards committee approved grants to the following organizations: • Sandcastle Clinical and Educational […]
Can I tell you about my company? And can I hire you?
LEWISTON — Recruiter Danielle Tardif at Adecco had 70 job openings, temporary positions that can become full time. Mindy Gervais at Boston Brands of Maine was hoping to hire for three third-shift positions. At the Walmart Distribution Center, it was 25 jobs. “We have a hiring deficit just like everybody else,” said General Manager Rich […]
Chamber, WGME pair up for ‘Make It Here’ TV campaign
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and WGME unveiled a two-year “Make It Here” image campaign Thursday at the LA Metro Marketplace event. A fast-paced video presented at the event showed off the food, the people and the work of Lewiston-Auburn. Videos will run on Channel 13 for the next two years. […]
Where ranked-choice voting matters, candidates say voters should ignore it
TURNER — As voters try ranked-choice voting for the first time Tuesday, the 75th House District offers the only state legislative contest on the primary ballot in Maine where the new method has a chance of making a difference. But the three men in the contest are so opposed to ranked-choice voting that they’re calling […]
Lotus donates to Leavitt Project Graduation
AUBURN — Lotus Restaurant, 279 Center St., has presented Leavitt Area High School’s Project Graduation with a check for $1,000. Project Graduation offers graduating seniors a chem-free celebration on the night of graduation. Lotus put $1 from each buffet meal sold during a chosen day in May toward the donation and then increased the donation […]