FREEPORT — When you think of quality pizza and customer service, think of your Freeport Domino’s store. Located at 8 School St., it was recently recognized for its outstanding operation, perfect pizza making and quality of customer service as part of Domino’s Operations Evaluations Report (OER) program. “We’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of […]

BRUNSWICK — Modern Pest Services recently announced that Joe Hyland, a training specialist, has been awarded certification as an associate certified entomologist (ACE) by the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation. To gain ACE certification status, Hyland, as a pest control operator, must have a minimum of seven years of verifiable pest management experience, the […]

BRUNSWICK — Coastal Enterprises, Inc., a mission-driven investor specializing in rural economic development in Maine and throughout the U.S., recently announced that Angela Butler, John Dorrer, Charles Rudelitch and Miriam Shark have been named to its board of directors. Outgoing board members in 2017 include chairwoman Ellen Seidman, and members David Bennell, Sue Inches and […]

PORTLAND — The American Red Cross of Maine recently announced the following appointments: • Ann Kim of Portland has joined the organization as its external communications director. Kim oversees media relations, government relations and marketing communications, and during disasters she serves as the public information officer. Kim was previously the communications director in the House […]

BRUNSWICK As most people know, Bodwell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram offers a wide assortment of automotive services and products including new and pre-owned vehicle inventories, a professional service department, financial assistance and more. Bodwell’s has been serving Maine and beyond since 1955. This includes Individuals, families, and businesses. In an effort to more efficiently serve […]

WASHINGTON Construction of new homes fell for a second straight month in April, pushing activity to the lowest point in five months. Housing starts fell 2.6 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. That followed a 6.6 percent decline in March and left home […]

Three or four times per year, typically in the summer season, I will forgo my regular weekly one topic column and I will instead give a dozen or so blurbs of reminders, updates and ideas for business activities and projects in the region. Today is one of those days. For more information, contact the SMMC […]

LONDON Britain’s main opposition Labour Party appealed to voters Tuesday with promises to increase the minimum wage, boost spending on health, education and infrastructure, nationalize key industries — and pay for it all by raising taxes on high earners. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the party has a “radical and responsible” program “for the many, […]

LISBON It’s part of the mission statement at Maurice Bonneau’s Sausage Kitchen in Lisbon Falls: fast food without the guilt, says president Andre Bonneau. As soon as you walk through the door and smell blended spices as the sausage is being made, the salivating begins. “Are there healthier foods? Maybe,” Bonneau said in a recent […]