Many successful businesspeople have had the business “aha” moment in their careers when everything clicked, and a seemingly routine event or conversation altered their career path, enhanced their career or changed their perspective to lead them to a new or better discovery. If we are lucky in business, we will have a handful of these […]

BRUNSWICK — Jump into spring and start your own garden with a trip to the farmers market on Saturday, May 13 at Tractor Supply Company in Brunswick. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the farmers market at 24 Farley Road will feature homemade and homegrown goods from local farmers and crafters, along with gardening advice […]

BELGRADE — Hammond Lumber Company, with a location in Brunswick, hosted an employee and contractor appreciation event in April, featuring Rob Ninkovich, linebacker for the New England Patriots and a two-time Super Bowl champion. Nearly 3,000 Patriots’ fans waited to have their picture taken with Ninkovich and shake his hand. Some even had the privilege […]

BATH — Bath Savings Institution has announced management changes to its Freeport and Falmouth offices. Vice President Andrea Martin has been named the branch manager of the Falmouth office, while Michelle Barker has been promoted to Freeport branch manager. Martin, of Yarmouth, has been with Bath Savings for 12 years where she most recently managed […]

BRUNSWICK — Ione Floral Design, a new boutique studio specializing in floral design for weddings and special events, will host an opening celebration on Saturday, May 13. Located at 19 Lincoln St. in Brunswick, this open studio event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proprietor and floral designer Kathe Mickunas brings nearly 30 […]

TOPSHAM — How do you check the daily weather forecast? A recent U.S. Cellular survey indicated that 93 percent of smartphone owners use a weather app on their device to check the forecast once a month or more. During a free device workshop on Tuesday, May 16, U.S. Cellular associates will show people how they […]

BATH With construction of the viaduct that connects Route 1 in Bath to the Sagadahoc Bridge complete, local businesses are looking back at the impact the project has had on their bottom line. When construction began in October of last year, Route 1 traffic was largely diverted to Vine Street and Leeman Highway, which runs […]

Though it is currently being smothered under a wet blanket, spring is here. May is a favorite month of many in our region as it is a time of transition with many seasonal businesses beginning to open, and eventually, it even gives us warmer weather and a glimpse into what summer is like in the […]

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank recently announced the recipients of its bi-annual grant awards by Greater Giving, a community impact program launched last year. The bank created Greater Giving to provide support to nonprofits and organizations that benefit the community in three specific areas: economic development, education and the arts. The Greater Giving awards committee approved […]

BRUNSWICK — Jeffrey Morris, a certified professional photographer with Pierce Studio, 14 Pleasant St., Brunswick, won numerous print awards at the Maine Professional Photographers Association convention held in Portland. Morris’ images of the Maine State Music Theatre production of “Mamma Mia!” and a blue heron taken on the Frank J. Wood Bridge received blue ribbons. […]