Oxford County

Nonprofits

With Newry lease, Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation plans to expand programs

The lease provides space to consolidate adaptive gear storage and maintenance and provide accessible, on-site lodging for volunteers, interns and participants year-round.

Aging population

US News lists five Maine senior living centers among best

U.S. News & World Report evaluated some 15,000 nursing homes nationwide, assessing both short-term and long-term care models.

Cannabis

Maine issues cannabis recall for adult-use vape cartridges

The recalled products are Yani adult-use vape cartridges of the strain Watermelon Chimera, the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy said.

Business expansion

Brunswick car dealership has major expansion underway

Lajoie Bros. Construction is building a 38,000-square-foot addition for Goodwin Chevrolet Mazda at 195 Pleasant Avenue in Brunswick, which will include expanded showroom and service spaces.

Housing

Rumford gaining 18 affordable, energy-efficient apartments

Kara Wilbur’s Dooryard LLC is continuing to bring housing to the Oxford County town of Rumford, with the addition of an apartment complex at 986 Prospect Ave.

Downtown revitalization

Rumford seeks commercial tenant for 1924 fire station

The town's select board board said the building vacated a year ago is well-maintained and prime for preferred tenants that could include a brewery or restaurant.

Banking & Finance

Norway Savings promotes from within for chief risk-officer role

Norway Savings Bank has promoted Dawn Mugford as senior vice president and chief risk officer.

Business expansion

VIP Tires & Service moves into expanded location in Norway

VIP Tires & Service is relocating its Norway shop into a new facility at 44 Alpine St. that’s twice the size of its previous location at 85 Main St.

Banking & Finance

Norway Savings hires chief financial officer and treasurer

Richard St. Pierre succeeds Brian Shibles, who will retire after two decades as CFO at Norway Savings.

Housing

High Tide Capital creates housing in historic properties rather than building new

The Bangor-based development firm is currently rehabbing an 1800s former factory in downtown Orono, one of multiple projects High Tide has tackled across the state.

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