SAN JUAN — Freeport’s CPM Constructors was recently honored for its effort in rebuilding Turkey Ridge Lane that included a new bridge and roadway, according to a news release. As a result, the construction group was awarded first place in the member project category and was one of five organizations nationwide to win the AGC […]

BRUNSWICK — Blackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG) recently announced the newest Maine business selected to the BxG Accelerated Ventures program — Field- Stack, which is based in Portland. FieldStack joins 18 other Mainebased businesses that benefit from the wide range of expertise and networking programs offered by BxG Accelerated Ventures. The BxG Accelerated Ventures program accelerates […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Maine offices in Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunkport, Portland and Saco recently hosted a celebration to recognize the achievements of their affiliated sales associates and to kick off the year and spring season of the real estate market. Approximately 100 affiliated sales associates attended the celebration at the […]

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation is accepting grant applications for its second quarter grants through April 15. Recognizing a need for at-risk kids in Maine to be safe, healthy, active, happy, educated and nourished, MainStreet Foundation awards impact grants four times each year to organizations actively working to help kids thrive. The grants vary […]

PORTLAND — Tanya Emery of Hampden, Mike Galeucia of Scarborough and Rick Harnum of Hampden were recently elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related service providers. Emery is the director of Community and Economic Development for […]

PORTLAND A sustainable, healthy food system cannot be built overnight. To get local produce to your plate, a host of hands, hearts and minds has to work in harmony. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a city to set the agenda for the state’s “new food economy.” An economics […]

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: One goal the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber (SMMC) has for the year is to be more connected to our local communities. And one level of involvement or connection is within the educational sphere, especially at the grade and high school level. A longstanding program, Junior Achievement USA, is one […]

NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, American Express was the undisputed credit card of choice among corporate road warriors, the wealthy and the well-traveled, who lived by the company’s slogan, “Don’t leave home without it.” But changing consumer habits, extremely aggressive competition and increased pushback from its merchants are putting heavy pressure on AmEx. Rivals […]

BRUNSWICK — Earlier this month at Brunswick High School’s Crooker Theater, Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union members gathered together for their 74th Annual Meeting, according to a news release. This year’s meeting was dedicated to the recent passing of ARFCU board member Camille Gagne, whose devoted support to the credit union will never be forgotten. […]

TOPSHAM — Diane Moyer, an associate broker, and her assistant Sandi Gosselin, also an associate broker, have been recently named one of the top three RE/MAX real estate teams in the state, according to a news release. Moyer has also earned membership in the RE/MAX International’s Platinum Club. The club recognizes outstanding year-to-date sales. In […]