LISBON — Maranda Lycette of the Lisbon Credit Union recently participated in a three-part certified teller specialist training program provided through the Maine Credit Union League and received her completion certificate. The training program, which all tellers from the Lisbon Credit Union will take, addresses financial skills, compliance updates and security concerns among many other […]

BRUNSWICK — Danielle M. Salhany, D.O., has joined Mid Coast Medical Group–Women’s Health Care and the active medical staff of Mid Coast Hospital. Salhany will provide routine and ongoing gynecology services, including annual examinations, pregnancy care, and treatment for female medical concerns. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Salhany earned her medical degree from the […]

BATH — Bath Savings Institution’s President and CEO Glenn Hutchinson recently announced the promotion of three employees. Mara Pennell has been promoted to vice president of Commercial Lending. Pennell joined Bath Savings in 2015 as a commercial lender. She began her career in the banking industry in 2002. Pennell is a graduate of Bentley College […]

BATH For the first time, medical marijuana users in the Midcoast are able to purchase cannabis without cash. The Wellness Connection of Maine, a nonprofit which operates four out of the eight regional medical marijuana dispensaries in the state, has introduced a new mobile app to their facilities to allow a safer, more convenient way […]

WASHINGTON U.S. sales of new homes shot up in March to the fastest pace in eight months, as more Americans are upgrading their houses in a positive sign for the broader economy. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that new home sales rose 5.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 621,000, the […]

My wife and I are heading to San Diego for our honeymoon, and in my position as the executive director of the SMMC, I found myself in a great position for seeking advice. You see, I publish a weekly e-newsletter called “the SMMC News & Notes.” It is emailed to about 1,500 community members and […]

LISBON The Lisbon Credit Union recently announced that Aaron Stewart is the Rock Star Award winner for the first quarter of 2017. For his efforts, Stewart was rewarded with a trophy, $50 and a paid day off. Stewart started with Lisbon Credit Union in November 2011 and is a loan clerk in the Lisbon office. […]

HARPSWELL 1. To get us started, please give us a little background and history on the Harpswell Inn. The Harpswell Inn is a historical landmark bed and breakfast located on one of Maine’s famous “finger” peninsulas. Situated on Lookout Point, the inn provides a stunning view of Maine’s natural beauty, including the magnificent sunsets over […]

BRUNSWICK The driving range formerly known as Longshot Golf Center is under new management. The lease has been taken over by the new ownership and management group that is operating the Bath Golf Club and Chip’s On The Green Restaurant at Wawenock Golf Club. The driving range and mini-golf center, located at 305 Bath Road […]

LISBON — Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union spent March 29 helping high school juniors from several area schools learn about finances through a hands-on lesson. Nearly 200 students attended from Brunswick High School, Lisbon Falls Christian Academy, St. Dom’s, Edward Little High School, Lisbon High School, Spruce Mountain High School, Monmouth Academy and Oak Hill […]