PORTLAND — Workers’ compensation specialist MEMIC Group has announced the promotion of Karen Schwartz to the position of vice president, underwriting compliance. She is responsible for leading the underwriting regulatory compliance and quality assurance teams across the group’s entire footprint. Schwartz joined MEMIC in 2002 as an underwriter and was promoted to director of compliance […]

BRUNSWICK — Women’s Fitness Studio & Spa will hold an open house on Saturday, April 29, featuring tours of its remodeled fitness area, free classes, and much more. The open house, from 8 a.m. to noon, will include refreshments. It is free and open to the public. “This event offers a perfect opportunity for anyone […]

As the Executive Director of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber, at least once per week I meet someone that wonders, ‘what does a chamber of commerce do?’ I never balk at the question, because I am aware that the relevancy of what chambers do is constantly questioned, and what a chamber of commerce once was, […]

WASHINGTON U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in March, but the pace of construction so far this year remains stronger than in 2016. Housing starts fell 6.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. The setback came after strong gains in a warmer-than-usual February. […]

BRUNSWICK Kelley Hughes said the public response to the re-opening of Wildflours Market and Bakery has brought plenty of excitement. “It’s a really kind and grateful community we serve,” she said, standing in the bakery’s new retail space on Cumberland Street. Open for just a few weeks in the former grist mill building, first constructed […]

FREEPORT — Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale global brand of hotels, recently recognized Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown as the Hotel Success Award winner for their outstanding achievements during the past year. The property, which is owned by Dover Properties and managed by Emerald Hospitality Associates, received this honor as a best in class […]

TOPSHAM — Jean StPierre, a financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement. To earn this achievement, StPierre established himself as one of the company’s top advisers by consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment to financial planning and superior client service. Only […]

TOPSHAM — Earth Day is April 22 and it serves as great reminder for us all to consider how we are impacting the environment and what changes we can make to positively impact it. U.S. Cellular associates will help smartphone users stay green in 2017 during a free device workshop in Topsham. Attendees do not […]

WOLFEBORO, N.H. FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars, an experiential tasting room featuring extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, sea salts and other specialty products, recently announced the launch of its first location in New Hampshire, a collaboration with Orazio’s Gourmet, a one-of-a-kind specialty food purveyor, located at 25 North Main St., in Wolfeboro. […]

BRUNSWICK SaviLinx, a contact center specializing in business process outsourcing and technical support services, has been chosen for the Growth Master Award from the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented to SaviLinx CEO Heather Blease at the National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit in Washington, D.C. The USWCC is a leading advocate […]