February school vacation week is upon us, and so many families (including my own) are wondering what there is to do with the kids off for the week and some day cares closed. Well, Main Street Bath hosts one of the most unique winter celebrations of the year this week, while several other places have […]
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Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber announces annual award winners
Once per year, the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber celebrates business leaders for their contribution to the region. These businesses, organizations and individuals are nominated by the membership and local citizens for the outstanding work they do. This year, we had many nominations for the committee to evaluate, and I’m proud to announce the winners below. These […]
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Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
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Do you know they burn foods? And other takeaways from STEM Night.
I will have lots of chamber and business news to share in the coming weeks, including February networking events (Feb. 19 and Feb. 26), our annual award winners (releasing this Friday) and some updates on policies affecting us locally, statewide and nationally. However, as I continue to preach about the importance of engagement in our […]
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Brunswick Italian restaurant now open for business downtown
Pomelia opened its doors on Tuesday, bringing Sicilian cuisine to Station Avenue.
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No winter blues with so much to do
Thank you for the responses from last week’s column about third places and combatting loneliness! I feel so strongly about the chamber’s role in being a place that is not work and not home that can give you a space for meaningful engagement. Before that, though, last week’s column got us a response from New […]
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Sustainable refill shop to close its Brunswick location this month
GoGo Refill will close its Midcoast storefront this weekend.
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L.L.Bean outlet a sign of continued growth
L.L.Bean will open a Biddeford location this spring.
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Biddeford L.L.Bean a testament to the city’s growth
L.L.Bean will open a Biddeford location this spring.
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Third places and combatting loneliness
This may not seem like a business topic, but in fact, it may be the most important business topic we discuss all year. I’ve recently been consumed by the idea of loneliness, solitude and the solution of third places. Those who read Robert Putnam’s warning in his book “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of […]