MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Nationwide, this has been a very difficult week for many Americans. The multiple public shootings have caused deaths and deep rifts through much of society and most people are struggling with how to process these events and are wondering how we all move forward. Many parents on social media have […]

THOMASTON The Midcoast Economic Development District recently provided financing for expansion of the active title list at Tilbury House Publishers. The Thomaston publisher was able to increase its title list by 20 percent, retain six existing jobs, and erect a foundation for future growth with the $50,000 loan. Co-publisher Tristram Coburn said, “the financing from […]

BRUNSWICK Tedford Housing, a nonprofit agency whose mission is to find lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness, held its annual meeting and awards event on June 16 at Moulton Union, Bowdoin College. Honorees included Kay Wilson, Sally Loving, Kelly Bumiller, Dawn Flagg, Tammy Cutchen and Craig McEwen. Guest speakers included Greg Payne of Maine […]

LISBON — Maranda Lycette, a teller in the Lisbon office of the Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union, is the second quarter Rockstar Award winner. She was rewarded with a trophy, $50 and a paid day off. Lycette was recognized, among other qualities, for her friendliness and willingness to go out of her way for members […]

ARROWSIC — FairPoint Communications recently announced the completion of a broadband upgrade project in Arrowsic. As a result, faster broadband speeds are available in more than 160 locations in the community. “Broadband access opens doors to the world for the residents and businesses in Maine and is fundamental to the state’s future economic growth,” said […]

FREEPORT — Michele Morrison was recently appointed to the Freeport Community Improvement Association as a new board member. Morrison joins other board members Vicki Lowe, David Marstaller, Carolyn Krahn, Keith McBride, Caleb Stephens, Tammy Davenport and Sande Updegraph. The FCIA works to enhance the beauty of Freeport through the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers […]

LISBON — Every year, Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union awards four $1,000 scholarships to local high school graduates, based on academic achievements as well as community involvement. This year’s scholarship awards went to Breeann Sautter and Cody Campbell of Lisbon High School, Jacob Bussiere of St. Doms, and Avery Gagnon of Lewiston High School. All […]

BRUNSWICK Though they had been open to the public for three weeks, a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 21 marked Fiore’s official welcome to downtown Brunswick. For co-owners Pat and Nancy O’Brien, that welcome feeling extends all the way back to January when they learned of a property opening on Maine Street. “Our Freeport location […]

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Experiencing Bath Heritage Days on the Fourth This holiday weekend my wife and I experienced our very first Heritage Days in Bath. I picked up a shift volunteering for Main Street Bath helping at an information booth for a couple of hours, and she wanted to come experience it too. […]

WASHINGTON Orders at U.S. factories dipped in May, dragged down by less demand for steel, aluminum, furniture, electrical appliances and military aircraft. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that factory orders fell 1 percent in May, after gains in the two prior months. So far this year, orders for manufactured goods have dropped 1.9 percent to […]