Recently, more than 100 regional managers from TD Bank met at the Oxford Casino for the bank’s annual Christmas meeting. TD Bank provides support to a local nonprofit each year. The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, received donations of warm hats, mittens and gift cards for local patients and […]
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Poland Spring associates get in the giving mood
POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring employees from the Poland, Hollis and Kingfield bottling facilities helped support local families in need in several ways recently. In Poland, associates donated 40 turkeys to the Lifesprings program and the Gray Food Pantry. They also fulfilled the holiday wishes of five local families through the Giving Tree program at […]
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Interest high in Lewiston's Hartley Block apartments
The Hartley Block, lower left, will soon fill a giant void in the landscape of Lisbon Street in Lewiston, where developers welcomed visitors to view a few of the one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that are finished. In addition to the apartments, the first floor will be available for retail stores. (Sun Journal aerial photo […]
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Morrell is RSU 73 vice chairman
JAY — A story published Friday on Page B1 of the Region edition should have said the Regional School Unit 73 board vice chairman is Michael Morrell. It was a reporting error.
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Waffles, apps, bubble tea: Top Gun LA announces newest class of entrepreneurs
LEWISTON — From waffles to apps to a Hawaiian-themed spa, the third class of Top Gun LA entrepreneurs is the largest and most diverse yet. Scott Benson, director of economic development at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the local Top Gun organizer, said on Friday that five of the eight participating companies […]
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Affordable housing project breaks ground in Auburn
Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, foreground, speaks Friday during a groundbreaking ceremony for the 36-unit affordable apartment project on Minot Avenue next to Fairview Elementary School in Auburn. Three apartment buildings will include 18 one-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units, and eight three-bedroom units built on 3 acres sold by Clover Health Care owner Joe Hogan to […]
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Lewiston and Auburn continue ad campaigns
LEWISTON — Video advertisements produced by the same company are continuing to roll out during separate campaigns in Lewiston and Auburn, and representatives from both sides of the river say it’s good for everyone. On Wednesday, the Downtown Lewiston Association posted its second video ad produced by Praxis Motion Pictures, highlighting downtown businesses and the […]
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FMH adds cardiologist Weeman
FARMINGTON — Dr. Lynette Weeman, a cardiologist, has joined the staff of Franklin Memorial Hospital. Weeman, who is affiliated with Maine Medical Partners — MaineHealth Cardiology, will provide patient care at the hospital three days a week, beginning Monday. Weeman received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in […]
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2018 brought small steps toward peace between North and South Korea
As 2018 began, Kim Jong Un’s North Korean dictatorship was touting its ICBMs. Many weapons analysts believed North Korean ICBMs could strike Seattle and San Francisco. As 2018 began, North Korean leaders routinely threatened South Korea, Japan and the U.S. with nuclear attack. In January, Kim claimed would soon deploy nuclear warheads. Propaganda is one […]
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Volunteers needed as greeters, companions for hospice
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to support those facing the end of life. Volunteers provide companionship to patients and respite to family members. Volunteers are needed for patients in the home setting, nursing facilities, and in the Hospice House on Stetson Road in Auburn. Along […]