Our region is unbelievably blessed to have a collection of nonprofit leaders that I truly believe is unparalleled in the state. Of course, I may be biased in that respect, but that’s how great I truly feel they are. The quantity of our quality is astounding. For a while now I’ve wanted to do an […]
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Downtown Freeport storefronts filling out
In 2021, Freeport’s business vacancy rate was at its highest since the 2008 financial crisis, but today the rate has fallen to around 5%.
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Christmas in July and other Midcoast happenings
One of the great successes in our region, and honestly one of the best programs of my career, has been the continued evolution of the Midcoast Tree Festival. Now heading into its seventh edition this November, the planning for the event begins earlier each year and thus, Christmas in July! What I mean by that […]
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Hammond Lumber Company to buy Waterville-based Ware-Butler, expanding its footprint
Hammond Lumber, based in Belgrade, will add 12 locations in Maine and New Hampshire and consolidate three other stores.
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Jumpstarting workforce solutions in the Midcoast this fall starts now
Under the leadership o, and in partnership with the United Way of Mid Coast Maine, our Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber of Commerce had a stellar pilot of the Connecting to Tomorrow workforce programs this past spring. The work culminated in a celebration in May at Union + Co. where the students and businesses who participated in […]
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A Portland bagel shop’s sign doesn’t just advertise food. It’s a spiritual journey.
Joel Baker, son-in-law of the original Mister Bagel, puts up spiritual messages on the Forest Avenue shop’s sign. It’s resonating with the community.
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Let the chamber of commerce be your guide to Midcoast businesses and activities
This title is probably too cute by half, but I want to focus on one of the most overlooked services our chamber provides, and that is our guidebook. We don’t mention it much locally because it’s designed for tourists and relocators, but the guide plays a big role for those tourists and relocators. What’s more, […]
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Richmond mini-golf park adds second 18-hole course
The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.
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A big, beautiful cautionary tale: An open letter to our federal delegation
The arts help us understand ourselves and each other. Through novels, films, songs or a stage play, we gain perspective beyond our own, watching characters navigate choices and consequences. Often, we see them stumble — blinded by ambition, fear or good intentions gone wrong — and we learn lessons they never get to. Art offers […]
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Taking advantage of the chance to slow down
There is a lot going on in the world right now, and there are numerous topics I could opine about from state and federal policy and the potential ramifications, or the workforce projects we are working on and specifically the expansion of the Connecting to Tomorrow program, or the fall events which we are unveiling […]