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1/21/2012
Grand Opening of Medical Center
The $4 million, 13,500 sq. ft. Androscoggin Valley Medical Arts Center is officially open! Senator Susan Collins, who spoke at the ribbon-cutting, remarked that it is "truly a celebration" for Livermore Falls.
1/11/2012
Main-Land Under New Ownership
Robert Berry III is the new owner of Main-Land Development Consultants, located in Livermore Falls. Formerly the president of the company, Berry is excited to move the company forward in 2012.
12/20/2011
Boralex Purchased by ReEnergy
ReEnergy Holdings, LLC. has purchased five Boralex biomass-to-energy facilities, including two in Franklin County: Livermore Falls and Stratton. ReEnergy produces biomass energy by using forest waste products.
11/18/2011
Geneva Wood Fuels Receives Grant
Geneva Wood Fuels, LLC of Strong was one of three Maine businesses to receive more than $11,000 in USDA Rural Development funds to support the production and availability of advanced biofuels.
9/21/11
Livermore Falls Awarded Grant
Livermore Falls Town Manager Kristal Flagg told Selectmen that the town's Communities for Maine's Future grant application has been accepted, awarding $400,000 to use to redevelop the Lamb Block on Depot Street.
7/27/11
FCHN Celebrates Groundbreaking
Construction has begun on the new Livermore Falls Medical Arts Center, which will provide more healthcare access to the area as well as enormous potential for the community.
7/22/2011
Library Installs Videoconferencing
The Farmington Public Library now has videoconferencing abilities, one of eleven regional hubs statewide to participate in the program. The new software will allow people to interface with one another for business and educational purposes.
7/1/11
Poland Spring Earns Top Award
Poland Spring Water has earned a coveted spot on Fortune Magazine's list of "100 Great Things About America." This is another accolade to add to their growing list of achievements.
6/30/11
Maine Wood Concepts Celebrates 40 Years
Maine Wood Concepts of New Vineyard recently celebrated 40 years of business. Wayne "Buddy" Fletcher and family have owned and operated the wood manufacturing business since 1971.
6/17/11
Peter Judkins Elected Chairman
At the 118th Annual Meeting of the Maine Banker's Association, Peter Judkins, President and CEO of Franklin Savings Bank, was elected Association Chairman by the member banks.
