BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital was recently recognized for excellence in breast-feeding education and lactation care by two international organizations in the field — the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). According to a news release, the hospital received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition for staffing […]

WASHINGTON — The Edison Electric Institute has awarded Central Maine Power Co. with the association’s Emergency Recovery Award for its excellence in restoring power to 364,000 customers following Tropical Storm Irene. CMP is a subsidiary of Iberdrola-USA, which oversees U.S. operations for parent company Iberdrola, S.A. of Spain. According to a news release, the award […]

AUBURN — Harriman, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, recently announced that John Tarr, a senior electrical engineer in the firm’s Auburn office, has been promoted to associate principal. “We’re pleased to have John as an owner in the firm. His leadership characteristics match the firm’s vision for the future, and he has been successful […]

AUBURN — Harriman, a full-service architecture and engineering firm with offices in Maine and New Hampshire, recently announced that Leonard Lamoreau, John Kuchinski and Heidi Gardner have joined the firm. According to a news release, Lamoreau, C.P.A., joins Harriman as accounting manager and brings more than 13 years of experience in accounting. He holds a […]

SCARBOROUGH — North East Mobile Health Services, the largest emergency paramedic rescue and medical transportation service in the state, recently announced it has promoted Lori Rice to the position of division commander and Susan Downes to the position of supervisor. According to a news release, the positions are in the Topsham response division, serving Richmond, […]

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank recently announced the recipients of three grants as a part of the ABCommunity grant program. According to a news release, the awarded grants total $8,500 and benefit nonprofit organizations throughout Maine. ABCommunity grants are provided to organizations supporting community development and activities that benefit arts and culture, the environment, community health, […]

BRUNSWICK — Women’s Fitness Studio & Spa will be holding a 12-week educational program focused on a healthy diet and lifestyle. According to a news release, the class will be taught by Liz Ostergaard, a certified ISSA personal trainer, Chek nutrition and lifestyle coach, and a Reiki healer. The 12-week session starts on April 9 […]

PORTLAND — Maine’s credit unions recently announced they have launched their second search for a creative, tech-savvy individual to represent Generation Y (ages 18 to 25) as the “Spokester” for their Young & Free Maine program. Connecting with young people through social media networks, local events and more, the spokester will continue to develop entertaining […]

AUBURN — On April 11, at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch in Auburn, the Maine Women’s Network hosts its monthly networking luncheon. According to a news release, the speaker will be Betty Liscomb, and she will be speaking about trade show design. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Register online […]