Wed, May 22, 2013

Business

  • FSA signup soon for conservation program

    BANGOR — Maine State Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Todd announced today that the Maine FSA will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup beginning May 20 and ending on June 14.

  • CMMC recognizes DAISY Award nurse

    DAISY AWARD — Registered nurse Nancy Ouellette (sitting), Central Maine Medical Center’s first DAISY Award recipient, was recognized recently for her exceptional work and professionalism. Among those offering her congratulations were, from left, registered nurse Danielle Valliere, Pediatric-Adult Medical Surgical Unit (T3), Cardiopulmonary Nursing Unit Manager Mary McRae, T3 Manager Alison Dehetre, Central Maine Rehabilitation Center Manager Tina Nickey, and CMMC Vice President for Nursing Sharron Sieleman.

  • Bridgton Hospital named HealthStrong Top 100

    BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital was recently named one of the HealthStrong™ Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States.

  • SMH adds state-of-the-art imaging system

    NORWAY — Timothy A. Churchill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Maine Health, is pleased to announce the installation of an X-ray system at Stephens Memorial Hospital.

    The EasyDianost Eleva covers a broad range of applications including gastro-intestinal, vascular and interventional procedures in pediatric and general imaging as well as in women’s healthcare.

  • SMH welcomes Alexander, PT

    Tracie Alexander

  • Tai Chi instructors join Bridgton Center

    BRIDGTON — The Taoist Tai Chi Center located at Depot Street, Bridgton is pleased to announce the return of instructors Judy Melcher-King and Howard Melcher-King to rejoin the other instructors at the Bridgton Center.

    Both Judy and Howard are certified beginning and continuing instructors in the art of Taoist Tai Chi with over 22 years of teaching experience. Judy is also a Health Recovery instructor. This compliments the existing teaching experience when combined with the other certified instructors teaching at the Bridgton Center to over 100 years of experience.

  • Conservation initiative apps due April 19

    BANGOR — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Juan Hernandez has announced a second ranking period for the Organic Initiative and the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative.

    Interested producers should contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for either of these programs. Applications for the second ranking period of 2013 are due at the NRCS offices by close of business on April 19. Both initiatives are funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and offer technical and financial assistance.

  • Local Credit Unions perform very well

    PORTLAND — According to year-end statistics for 2012, the trend of more Maine consumers establishing and/or strengthening a relationship with a credit union continues to push Maine’s credit unions to new heights in growth. For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2012, Maine’s 61 credit unions experienced solid growth in all measurement categories including members, assets, savings and loans, and achieved new milestones in several of them.

  • James is hired as coordinator

    Cindy James, MDS Coordinator

  • Market Square hires Johnson

    Amanda Johnson, RN Clinical Coordinator

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