NEW YORK It’s just what the GOP said we’d hear from a CEO after being handed a big tax break. But when Charles Scharf announced plans last month to spend his company’s tax savings on higher wages and technology, investors began selling. The Bank of New York Mellon CEO said he had a responsibility to […]

On Valentine’s Day morning, the Robinson Room at the Brunswick Hotel & Tavern was abuzz with nearly 60 excited chamber members and other regional professionals on hand to celebrate the kickoff of the new chamber women’s group. For those who don’t know, women’s groups are becoming much more popular in chambers of commerce in Maine […]

BAR HARBOR — Marion Colombo recently joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as executive vice president of retail delivery. Colombo joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust with more than 30 years of experience in retail banking. She is responsible for retail strategy and delivery, and will work closely with other employees to ensure that customers […]

BRUNSWICK — At Last … Salon & Day Spa, located at 185 Park Row in Brunswick, would like to welcome Morgan Decker, formally from Betsy’s Salon and Spa, and Kate Connor, from Coastal Plastic Surgery, as part of their team. In other news, At Last … Salon & Day Spa has raised $7,000 for the […]

TOPSHAM — Wright-Pierce recently announced the promotion of Steven Hallowell to vice president. A professional engineer with more than 30 years, Hallowell has served as senior project manager and lead project engineer on many public water and wastewater systems for municipalities and utility companies from New England to Florida. “Steve has been with Wright- Pierce […]

EDGECOMB Give your skis and snowshoes a rest and take to the trails on a fat tire bike at Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Midcoast Conservancy’s fat bikes will be at HVNC for anyone to try on the extensive trail network there. […]

BRUNSWICK Gelato Fiasco recently announced the hiring of four new members of the management team at its Flavor Foundry and main office in Brunswick. These are in addition to the new hires announced in January. “I’m thrilled that we’re adding all these knowledgeable, experienced and genuinely kind people to our team,” said Joshua Davis, CEO […]

FREEPORT Oyster Harbors Marine, with locations Freeport, Maine, and in Osterville and Falmouth on Cape Cod and in Essex, Connecticut, is celebrating 20 years of partnering with Tiara Yachts. Elegant handcrafted looks, family friendly design and functionality have made Tiara a successful and sought-after brand at Oyster Harbors Marine. Tiara Yachts, manufactured in the United […]

CHICAGO Chicago’s 100-story John Hancock Center along Michigan Avenue is getting a new name. One of the skyscraper’s owners tells the Chicago Tribune that for now the building will be known as 875 N. Michigan Ave. while a new naming rights deal is sought. Hearn Co. president and CEO Stephen Hearn says the insurance company […]

NEW YORK What’s next for Uno? Dos, of course. Mattel is launching the new card game Dos next month in hopes of giving its nearly 50-year-old Uno brand a second life. Dos has similar rules as Uno, except players make two piles of cards and can throw down two cards at a time instead of […]