Portland Holiday Window Display winners announced Uncommon Paws pet shop was voted Best Overall in this year’s Holiday Window Display Contest, Portland Downtown announced last week. “Picture perfect is the only way to describe Uncommon Paws’ masterpiece,” a press release from the downtown organization stated. “It’s a true celebration of holiday warmth and cheer – […]
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People & Business: Dec. 23
Rwanda Bean opens new Thompson’s Point location Rwanda Bean Coffee is opening a third location, moving to Thompson’s Point in Portland into the former Cellardoor Winery space in the historic Brick North building next to Bissell Brothers Brewing Company. Rwanda Bean will operate their coffee roasting, packaging, subscription and wholesaling businesses, offer retail coffee and […]
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People & Business: Dec. 16
Recognition Chancellor Dannel Malloy accepted the 2020 Weston L. Bonney Education Leadership Award on behalf of the University of Maine System on Dec. 4, when Educate Maine hosted its 2020 Education Symposium. This annual award honors an individual, group, organization, or Maine business that demonstrates leadership, commitment and vision in ensuring all Maine students have […]
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People & Business: Dec. 9
Fitness center at OceanView named for first residents OceanView at Falmouth announced it is naming its new 4,000-square-foot fitness center “The Myron and Gladys Hager Fitness Pavilion” in honor of the retirement community’s original residents. The entrance of the Pavilion, which is scheduled to open for resident use later this month, will display a plaque […]
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People & Business: Dec. 2
State retail association honors chamber CEO Quincy Hentzel, CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, has been selected by the Retail Association of Maine Board of Directors to receive the organization’s 2020 Jim McGregor Award. As the head of the largest chamber of commerce in Maine, Hentzel has been a leader in advocating for businesses […]
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People & Business: Nov. 25
Yellow Tulip Project Portland restaurants granted aid to help weather winter Nine Portland restaurants just got a shot of financial aid to help them weather the winter. Anoche, Chaval, Cocktail Mary, Coffee By Design, eighteen twenty wines, LB Kitchen, Maine Oyster Company, Solo Italiano and Tu Casa will share in $50,000 grants intended to help […]
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People & Business: Nov. 18
Well-known downtown Portland employee retires Portland Downtown has announced the retirement of one of downtown’s most beloved and dedicated employees: Tom Higgins. Known as “Tommy” by many and the “King of Downtown” by some, Higgins served as Downtown Public Works supervisor for two decades and was considered a vital part of Downtown Portland’s mission to […]
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People & Business: Nov. 11
Banking on Brunswick Hires, promotions, appointments Brandei Wingard, M.D., has joined Northern Light Mercy Cardiovascular Care as a cardiologist. Wingard, who completed her residency in internal medicine as well as her fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Maine Medical Center, will also be the medical director of the hospital’s device clinic. As such, she will work […]
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People & Business: Nov. 4
Midcoast woman named Maine Realtor of the Year Patti Lawton of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in Brunswick has been named the 2020 Maine State Realtor of the Year. The Maine Association of Realtors annually bestows the award to a member who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the real estate profession and […]
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People & Business: Oct. 28
Portland woman recipient of AARP’s highest honor Portland resident Star Pelsue is the winner of the 2020 Andrus Award, the most prestigious award AARP can present to an individual. “The AARP Maine Andrus Award acts as a symbol to our members and to the public that we can all work together for positive social change,” said […]