BRUNSWICK — On Friday, Aug. 14, President and CEO Paul Andersen of Androscoggin Bank received “Azaleas,” a painting by artist Emma Becker, at the bank’s Maine Street branch in Brunswick, according to a news release. The artwork was presented by Becker, who was surrounded by friends, families and staff members of Independence Association and Androscoggin […]

BATH — Liz Wyman, president of the board of directors of The Plant Memorial Home in Bath, recently announced that Bernard Wyman Jr. has been appointed to the board. According to a news release, Wyman has held multiple positions at Bath Iron Works, beginning his career in January 1959 as a probationary ship fitter. He […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their purchases of new homes in July, with sales surging in the Northeast. The Commerce Department says new home sales rose 5.4 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 507,000, recovering from a slide in purchases in June. Buyers have crowded into the housing market this […]

PARIS (AP) — The home-sharing company Airbnb has agreed to put a small tourist tax on rental apartments in Paris — following a request by Paris authorities. In a statement Tuesday, Airbnb said it would collect 0.83 euros ($0.95) per person per day to be paid by lodging tourists from Oct. 1. Paris’ City Hall […]

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association is excited to announce an end of summer Downtown Sidewalk Sale in Brunswick slated for this Saturday, Aug. 29, according to a news release. The following businesses will be participating in the event with a host of specials and discounts: — It’s All Good Upscale Resale Shop — Timeless […]

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER: It’stime to join Southern Midcoast MaineChamber members and friends on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 7 p.m., at theTopsham Fairgrounds for a day filledwith fun, competitions, live music andplenty of free parking and more.Advanced tickets are only $10 per person.(On the day of event at the gate, ticketswill be $15 […]

BATH — Richard Connell, a licensed acupuncturist, recently opened a new clinic in Bath. The newly remodeled office is in the Halcyon Yarn building, just off of the elevator on the second floor. He offers his services to Bath, Brunswick and all of Mid-coast Maine. “I am happy to bring my particular style of acupuncture […]

PORTLAND Q uietly, the Washington County compost maker Coast of Maine Organic Products has developed a “supersoil” to cater to medical marijuana growers, opening the door to a new and rapidly growing market. The company’s gentle rollout of its supersoil Stonington Blend is one part of its potential growth, building upon revenue that’s already up […]