PORTLAND — PDT Architects recently hired Robin Tannenbaum, a specialist in energy-efficient design, as a project manager. At PDT, Tannenbaum is currently working on the new elementary school in Brunswick that will replace the former Jordan Acres School. Tannenbaum earned a bachelor of arts in history from Oberlin College and a master of architecture from […]

BRUNSWICK — Jeffrey Morris, a certified professional photographer with Pierce Studio in Brunswick, recently won numerous print awards at the Maine Professional Photographers Association convention held in Portland. Morris’ images of the Maine State Music Theatre production of “Guys and Dolls” received a blue ribbon and was selected as the Commercial Image of the Year. […]

LISBON The vision of two brothers is set to come to life in Lisbon. Jason and Tyson LaVerdiere will be opening the doors of Flux Restaurant and Bar on Thursday, April 12. In January, the brothers purchased the location at 12 Main St. Since then, they have worked to transform the former location of Dr. […]

AUGUSTA John Wolanski, Kevin Raye and Harvey Smith were recently appointed to the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership board of directors. Wolanski is vice president of sales and marketing for GAC Chemical Corp. in Searsport. He implemented GAC’s Logistics Solutions strategy and formed the GAC joint venture partnership with Mexico based Dalegip, leading to GAC’s receipt […]

PORTLAND — The Bicycle Coalition of Maine recently announced the winners of its 2018 annual awards, honoring nine Maine individuals and organizations for their commitment to making the state a better place for cyclists and pedestrians in 2017. The winners are: • Nate Davis and Matt Ondra: Sally Jacobs Community Spokesperson Award — named after […]

NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently announced that Amanda Dyer has been promoted to branch manager of the Freeport office. Dyer joined Norway Savings Bank in 2011 as a financial solutions specialist at the Yarmouth office before working her way to assistant branch manager of the Freeport office in January 2017. She is involved in […]

BANGOR — Bangor Bancorp, parent company of Bangor Savings Bank, and Colebrook, New Hampshire-based First Colebrook Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Granite Bank, jointly announced that First Colebrook stockholders have approved the merger transaction, whereby Granite Bank will merge with and into Bangor Savings Bank. No vote by the corporators of Bangor Bancorp is required, […]

BANGOR Bangor Savings Bank, which has a branch location in Brunswick, has raised the minimum rate it pays employees in all positions to $15 per hour, effective Feb. 25. It is the bank’s third minimum wage increase since January 2016, and supports the company’s objective to pay a living wage to all employees, regardless of […]

SOUTH PORTLAND Southern Maine Community College is offering nearly 250 courses and workshops over the summer months for people working toward a degree, seeking to expand their professional skills or beginning new careers. Open registration for credit courses began on March 19, with classes offered at SMCC’s South Portland Campus, Midcoast Campus in Brunswick and […]

AUGUSTA John Wolanski, Kevin Raye and Harvey Smith were recently appointed to the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership board of directors. Wolanski is vice president of sales and marketing for GAC Chemical Corp. in Searsport. He implemented GAC’s Logistics Solutions strategy and formed the GAC joint venture partnership with Mexico based Dalegip, leading to GAC’s receipt […]