BRUNSWICK Dallas Staples walked into the Brunswick Diner for the first time 70 years ago at the age of four. Staples’ father ate there every day, and Dallas has followed in his old man’s footsteps. “I’ve been coming in at 6 a.m. for 40 years,” said Staples, a Brunswick resident who owns an excavation company. […]

BRUNSWICK — The Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board, with leadership and support from Maine Technology Institute, has published the 2017 Maine Innovation Economy Action Plan. The board, established by state statute in 2007 to oversee the state’s plan, has compiled a three-part strategy that builds on the work of the last plan, published in 2010. […]

BRUNSWICK — Atlantic Federal Credit Union recently announced the promotion of two Brunswick managers. Stacey Chenevert has been promoted to vice president of retail services, and Dawn Houle has been promoted to branch manager. Chenevert has served in a dual role of senior branch manager in Brunswick while overseeing all branches since 2013. In her […]

DAMARISCOTTA — The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta has opened in its new waterfront location. The new place is at 17 Backstreet Landing (behind Elm Street Plaza). Rosie Bensen, co-manager of the shop, said, “We’re excited to welcome customers into our spacious new shop. We have a lot more room to display books, […]

AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank recently announced that it will present the 2017 JoAnn Pike Humanitarian Award to Hannaford Supermarkets in honor of the company’s service to the community. The award will be presented at a celebratory dinner at the food bank on April 6. Each year Good Shepherd selects an award recipient in […]

TOPSHAM — U.S. Cellular associates will host a free device workshop in Topsham to show residents how to protect the devices that keep users connected daily. Attendees will learn about everything from waterproof cases to essential winter weather apps to ways to protect your battery on devices. The workshop is open to everyone and attendees […]

BAR HARBOR — Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, with a branch in Topsham, in partnership with its employees and directors donated $11,296 through the bank’s Community Commitment program during 2016. The nonprofit organizations receiving these funds included: Maine Veterans Project, Girls State/Boys State, SPCA of Hancock County, Milbridge Playground Committee, St. Andrew and St. John […]

WESTBROOK — Coastal Enterprises, Inc., a nonprofit community development organization located in Brunswick, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the home buyer education class on Saturdays, March 18 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Presumpscot Place (formerly Westbrook High School), 22 Foster St., Westbrook. Pre-registration is required and […]

BRUNSWICK — Norway Savings Bank recently announced that Crystal Card has accepted the position of assistant vice president, market manager of the Maine Street and Cook’s Corner Brunswick offices. In her new position, Card is responsible for business development of the Brunswick market with a focus on helping customers finance a new home, as well […]

PORTLAND — Oakhurst, a Northern New England dairy brand, recently announced that it is donating $22,445 to The Salvation Army. The donation represents the largest amount the company has raised in the history of its 17-year annual Egg Nog fundraiser. Since the program began in 1999, Oakhurst has sold more than 6 million egg nog […]