NEW HIRES Rose M. Leung has joined Norman, Hanson & DeTroy as chief financial officer of the Portland law firm. Previously, she worked as managing director of finance at Foreside Financial Group in Portland. She has over two decades of financial experience and earned a B.S. in accounting and M.S. in business from Husson University. […]
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Air travelers are flocking to Maine, but not the way they used to
Bangor International Airport and Portland International Jetport are rebounding from the pandemic. But there’s been a shift in when passengers are flying.
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Maine home prices remain high, despite increasing inventory
It’s not yet clear if the resurging supply of homes for sale will be enough to meet the steadily increasing demand, experts say.
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Jennifer Seavey named chief programs officer at the Island Institute
NEW HIRES The Island Institute in Rockland has hired Jennifer Seavey as chief programs officer. Seavey has served as the executive director of Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island in Maine since 2014, where she has worked to build coastal community development programs. Seavey’s primary focus will be enhancing the institute’s programs around climate resilience, […]
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Disappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some
Wet weather hampered the harvest and pick-your-own sales, but some farms say the season rebounded for a better-than-expected finish.
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Beach contamination warnings posted in southern Maine
On Thursday afternoon, 3 beaches reported elevated levels of bacteria and were flagged as contaminated.
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Hospital facility fees to be investigated under new law
Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills creates a task force to examine the fees, which also will be shared publicly.
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Fishermen catch great white shark off Cape Elizabeth
Dan Harriman and his sternman were fishing about 600 feet off the coast of Cape Elizabeth near Richmond Island on June 12 when they caught the eight-foot great white in their nets.
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Kelly Dorsey named to senior executive role at Mascoma Bank
NEW HIRES Mascoma Bank has hired Kelly Dorsey as senior vice president and treasury and business services manager. Dorsey has over 15 years of experience in the treasury field and serves as an adviser at the Maine Business School’s Women in Business. She also sits on the investment committee of the Greater Portland Council of Governments […]
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Bayside Bowl looks to expand to South Portland
The bowling alley and restaurant on Alder Street in Portland plans to open a second location at a former Sea Dog Brewing site.