The mission-driven financial institution assisted 95 mostly Maine-based business clients with $35.8 million in financing during the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
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Diana Perkins named director of human resources at InterMed
NEW HIRES Diana Perkins has been hired at InterMed as director of human resources. Perkins previously worked for Indus Hospitality Group in Rochester, New York, where she oversaw all administrative aspects of human resources for the organization’s 1,000 employees. Amy Sisson also joined InterMed as nurse manager of the ambulatory surgery center. Sisson brings 15 […]
Federal appeals court reinstates lobstering closure in Gulf of Maine
A federal judge’s ruling in a lawsuit brought by the Maine Lobstering Union and other industry businesses had temporarily halted the closure.
Lobstermen’s group launches $10 million fundraising push to ‘save’ industry jobs
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says it needs money to fight new federal restrictions intended to help protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
With other cargo ports in chaos, Portland’s is sailing toward a record-breaking year
The city’s International Marine Terminal is is busier than ever while other ports struggle to keep up during the pandemic.
Aroma Joe’s coffee chain to buy parcel in Portland Technology Park
The coffee shop company will buy a 3-acre plot from the city for $595,000 and aims to build its new headquarters there.
Jeremy Deering named regional commercial banking manager at NBT Bank
PROMOTIONS Jeremy Deering has been promoted to regional commercial banking manager at NBT Bank. Deering, of Scarborough, was previously senior vice president. He joined the bank in 2019 as a senior commercial banking relationship manager. Prior to joining NBT Bank, Deering served as a senior vice president and team leader of commercial banking and cash […]
Electricity prices will squeeze Mainers’ budgets next year
But state and federal agencies say they are already lining up aid to offset an expected jump in January.
Gov. Mills announces $10 million in funding for Maine seafood dealers and processors
The new seafood infrastructure program will provide grants to upgrade buildings, utilities and equipment, and invest in new technology.
Biddeford’s Pepperell Mill Campus being sold to local developers
The buyers’ other projects include converted military housing in Brunswick and a pending redevelopment of Portland’s Time & Temperature Building.