Maine retailer singled out for singular honor Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine has been named the 2021 Retailer of the Year by the Retail Association of Maine. The award was presented to owners Lisa-Marie and Andy Stewart and the staff of Lisa-Marie’s Oct. 27 at the flagship location in Bath. The Retailer of the Year Award […]
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People & Business: Nov. 3
Father and son honored by Quilts of Valor At a special presentation at the Cumberland County Fair Oct. 1, Robert S. Maloney and his son, Joseph A. Maloney, were honored with quilts from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Robert Maloney graduated from Falmouth High School in 1947 and entered the Army Air Corps. He served […]
People & Business: Oct. 27
Freeport Folly Open for business Found Trading Co., a consignment shop founded by Meaghan Willimann, is now open at its new location at 431 U.S. Route 1 in Yarmouth. The shop specializes in high-end athleisure and comfort wear. Merger First Financial Mortgage and Approved Home Mortgage are now Portland-based Integrity Mortgage, LLC, with services in […]
People & Business: Oct. 20
Midcoast man named State Realtor of the Year Tom Cole of Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group, Brunswick, has been named The Maine Association of Realtors State Realtor of the Year, awarded annually to a member who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the real estate profession and the community at large. […]
People & Business: Oct. 13
Can art Recognition The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition announced that Southgate in Scarborough is a 2021 recipient of a Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award, recognizing affordable housing options that demonstrate impactful use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Southgate, developed by Avesta Housing, is a historic landmark repurposed to create affordable housing […]
People & Business: Oct. 13
Winner for Wayside Recognition The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition announced that Southgate in Scarborough is a 2021 recipient of a Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award, recognizing affordable housing options that demonstrate impactful use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Southgate, developed by Avesta Housing, is a historic landmark repurposed to create affordable […]
People & Business: Oct. 6
Service Above Self Annual tea celebrates Maine deaf culture The Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened held its 30th Annual Deaf Culture Award Ceremony and Tea virtually Sept. 16, when awards were presented to those who have contributed to deaf culture in Maine: Citizenship Youth Award, Marlaco Bethune; Special Recognition Award, Nirav […]
People & Business: Oct. 6
Service Above Self Annual tea celebrates Maine deaf culture The Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened held its 30th Annual Deaf Culture Award Ceremony and Tea virtually Sept. 16, when awards were presented to those who have contributed to deaf culture in Maine: Citizenship Youth Award, Marlaco Bethune; Special Recognition Award, Nirav […]
People & Business: Sept. 29
Local woman first runner-up at international pageant A Portland woman racked up accolades when she represented the state of Maine at the International Ms. USA pageant Sept. 12. Whitley Nabintu Marshall was named first runner-up and was recognized with a special award for leadership at the International Ms. Pageant Sept. 12. Marshall, who is International […]
People & Business: Sept. 22
‘Fore’ a good cause Recognition Portland-based Perkins Thompson attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2022: David C. Johnson, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, banking and finance, corporate and real estate law; James N. Katsiaficas, administrative/regulatory and municipal Lawyer of the Year in the Portland area; Julianne C. Ray, […]