MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The mission of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber (SMMC) is to champion the growth, success and quality of life in our region. As a membership supported organization, we work for businesses and organizations to help them realize that mission. Here’s a list of some of the benefits of membership […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple’s abrupt about-face on paying royalties for songs during a three-month free-trial period for its new music service was a symbolic victory for superstar Taylor Swift and other artists, and a shrewd business move by Apple, at a time when the streaming phenomenon is causing major changes in the music industry. […]

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber (SMMC) is very pleased to partner with Bill Dodge Auto Group to provide their annual community blood drive. The SMMC effort is led by Michelle Curtis, vice president and regional marketing manager for Bar Harbor Bank and Trust. Bill Dodge Auto Group is generously […]

BELFAST W hen Maryland-based credit card lender MBNA came to Belfast about 20 years ago, it found a small Maine city still reeling from the loss of its chicken processing, sardine packing and shoemaking industries. The influx of credit card-generated paychecks, corporate largesse and a heady building spree seemingly changed the area overnight. When MBNA […]

BATH — Bath Housing recently announced that Amy Liechty is its new program associate. Liechty has a B.S. degree in human services with a focus in counseling and mental health. She is a licensed social worker, conditional. Liechty has extensive prior work experience in affordable housing, program development, social work and health care. She previously […]

BATH — Bath Savings Trust Company President Thomas Whelan recently announced that Leo Soucy has joined the company as vice president, investment officer. Soucy comes to the trust company with close to 30 years of investment experience coupled with broad trust and tax consulting experience. He has an extensive background in portfolio management for both […]

TOPSHAM — On Tuesday, June 23 from 9-10 a.m. at 11 Winners Circle in Topsham, U.S. Cellular is offering a free device workshop where current or potential smartphone users can ask questions and learn about any device they are interested in. The workshop is open to everyone, and you don’t have to be a U.S. […]

LONDON (AP) — HSBC Holdings, Europe’s largest bank by market value, will cut up to 25,000 jobs globally to reduce costs and shift its center of gravity further toward the fast-growing Asian economies where it started operations 150 years ago. The London-based bank, which is worth $184 billion, about the same as U.S. giant Bank […]

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Campbell Soup is buying refrigerated salsa maker Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million as it continues to make a push into hot categories such as refrigerated fresh and organic foods. This is the latest acquisition by Campbell Soup Co. that looks to keep pace with consumers’ increasing interest in fresh and […]

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: You are invited to participate with 30 business and environment leaders as they convene a gathering on Maine’s economy and climate change. The event is Friday, June 12 at Thorne Dining Hall on the campus of Bowdoin College in Brunswick. The event will look at both the challenges and […]