TOPSHAM T he Bowdoin Mill Island complex in Topsham has been seeing an increase in tenants and business for years now. Located just over the historic Frank J. Wood Bridge that brings traffic from Brunswick to Topsham, the complex is home to a number of thriving businesses, and has room to grow further. The Red […]

The end of summer, though we hate to admit it, is drawing near. In fact by the time we all get done enjoying the Summer Olympics there will less than two weeks of summer remaining. I don’t want to wish it away — quite the opposite — I hope we all indulge in this beautiful […]

AUGUSTA — Chuck Hays, chief executive officer of MaineGeneral Health in Augusta, was recently installed as chairman of the Maine Hospital Association board of directors at the association’s annual summer forum. Hays succeeds outgoing chairman James Donovan, CEO of LincolnHealth in Damariscotta, who becomes the association’s immediate past chair. Peter Sirois, CEO of Northern Maine […]

BATH — The following Hampton by Hilton hotels in the Midcoast area have received a 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award: • Hampton Inn Bath Brunswick located at 140 Commercial St. in Bath. • Hampton Inn Freeport/Brunswick located at 194 Lower Main St. in Freeport. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses […]

BRUNSWICK — As You Wish Party Planning is a new business locally owned and operated in Brunswick. Two mothers, Gail Gary and Stacey Backman, with 10 kids between them, know about planning parties. From birthdays, showers, weddings, graduations and more, they have plenty of experience. The business offers the services of a cake decorator, wedding […]

WOOLWICH — Expressive Gatherings recently announced its opening in Woolwich. Located at 59 Main St., it is situated in Woolwich Common, which is also home to the town’s post office and C&S Flooring. Expressive Gatherings offers country home decor and more. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

BRUNSWICK 1. Anna, can you please give us a little background about yourself, such as where you grew up, your career path to Berrie’s, and what you enjoy doing in your spare time. I grew up in Hodgdon, Maine (Aroostook County). Even from an early age, I found myself intrigued by life stories of the […]

What’s new at the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber It’s been 60 days since I began at SMMC, and I have to say the welcome I have received from the business community and citizens has been tremendously warm. I write articles weekly highlighting specific activities, events or local projects, and for the most part I will […]

LONDON The results of recent stress tests of Europe’s biggest banks should have reassured investors that the sector can withstand another crisis. A slump in share prices across the industry since the findings’ publication on Friday suggests many have yet to be convinced. On Tuesday, bank stocks across Europe — even those that were effectively […]

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Six pack of family fun: six events in the next six weeks Summer is half over, unbelievably — where did it go? Let me guess, you’ve been so busy with work, home projects and visiting family members that you haven’t enjoyed enough of it yet. In case you fall into […]