By this time next week, a new administration will be underway, and depending on what was just campaign talk and what was actual policy promises, our national legislative landscape will undoubtedly be changing. Regardless of your political preference, this happens every four to eight years, but this time it feels different. I think that’s because […]
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Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce continues momentum in 2025
Last week was the first installment of our business year in review where I highlighted the strong networking events from 2024, recognized the chamber’s leadership team for all they do and highlighted the first six months of Chamber After Hours. Here is part two, as we continue to take lessons from 2024 and bring them […]
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From the Chamber: Silver linings for 2024
Over the next three weeks, I will be doing the very customary look back at 2024 and look ahead to 2025. As important as it is to always be looking forward, I think we also gain a lot by taking a few moments to relive our successes of the past year and the stories that […]
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A year later: Looking back at central Maine’s 2023 flood
Last December’s flood was the fifth-highest ever recorded in Hallowell, but will the city be ready for the next one?
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From the Chamber: Finding a silver lining amid a chamber closure
Early last week, a statewide business publication reached out to me for comment about the PenBay Chamber — the fourth largest regional chamber in the state — ceasing operations. The organization shut their doors last Friday, Dec. 13. When asked for comment, I went on quite the tangent of what many community organizations, chambers of […]
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From the Chamber: December 10 x 100 — fa la la la ahhhhhhhh!
Ready or not, December is here and that seems to have many of us juggling wayyyyy too much between regular work, shopping, Christmas concerts, office parties, mailing cards, sending presents and maintaining our holly-jollyness. First, I will tell you to breathe. It’s a lot to handle, but you’re doing great. Secondly, accept that you can’t […]
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Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules
The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.
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From the Chamber: Old-fashioned fun in Bath and other holiday cheer
It has been an incredible couple of weeks if you have been following the events highlighted in recent columns. For starters, the two downtown tree lightings with Santa were splendid, as Santa arrived alongside Mrs. Claus by fire truck in Brunswick this past Saturday, followed by horse-drawn carriage rides in the downtown while two choirs […]
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From the Chamber: There’s so much goodness to be thankful for
It’s Thanksgiving week, and for many of us, that means time with friends and family to talk about the past year and catch up with those we may not see as often as we’d like. Depending on the family, though, every four years that gathering can have a little extra heat, especially if you’re having […]
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Freeport’s Jameson Tavern closes, cutting ties with its historic location
Jameson Tavern closed after one last night on Saturday. The owner said the tavern, which he owns the rights to, may pop up in a different Maine town — possibly closer to home.