BRUNSWICK — Two eight-session Maine Prep SAT prep courses, designed to teach students strategies to use in the math, writing and reading sections, begin Nov. 3 and Nov. 18 at the Maine Prep offices, 22 Parkers Way, Brunswick. The Nov. 3 class meets every Monday and Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., until Dec. 4. The […]
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Wiscasset chamber plans event
WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the next Business After Hours event is Thursday, Oct. 9. Business After Hours events are a great opportunity to network with other business professionals and leaders in the Wiscasset area. This upcoming BAH will be hosted by the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association from 5:30 […]
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Grocer, food producer group announces award winners at Freeport event
FREEPORT — The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association recently announced its awards at the Maine Food Means Business 2014 Summit at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Kathy and Ed Bell, of Bell’s IGA in Calais and Orono, are the 2014 Grocer of the Year; Joan and Mike Anderson, of Winterport Winery, Penobscot Brewery […]
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SMCC to hold Launch or Grow conference on Oct. 17 on its Brunswick campus
BRUNSWICK — Southern Maine Community College is bringing its Launch or Grow Small Business Success Conference to its Mid-coast campus in Brunswick on Oct. 17, following the conference’s success at the college’s South Portland campus. Dozens of small business owners and people interested in learning more about starting a business are expected at the half-day […]
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Free business resource program scheduled in Edgecomb on Oct. 16
EDGECOMB — Navigating your way through an “alphabet soup” of business resource acronyms can be confusing and time consuming for business owners and entrepreneurs. This can result in missed opportunities for those seeking financial and technical assistance to establish and grow their business. On Thursday, Oct. 16, a free business resource event will be held […]
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Topsham’s Priority among 8 earning state award
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage recently presented eight Maine companies — including Priority Real Estate in Topsham — with a 2014 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence during a reception at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland. The 24th annual awards, administered by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and sponsored by FairPoint […]
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Invasive green crabs
FREEPORT A s researchers from Casco Bay to Frenchman Bay study the lifestyle and diet of invasive European green crabs in an effort to control the predators, a North Carolina company has made an attempt to find Mainers willing to sell the creeping crustaceans to be processed into cat food. Bay City Crab purchased two […]
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L.L. Bean opening store in Minnesota mall
FREEPORT — Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean is set to expand its retail operation with the opening of its first Minnesota store. The new L.L. Bean store will be located in the popular Mall of America. The 29,000-square-foot store will employ approximately 120 people and will feature an assortment of active and casual apparel and footwear, […]
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Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE: Here are some interesting statistics about blood: — One pint of blood can save up to three lives. — More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day. — A total of 30 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. — The average red blood cell transfusion is […]
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Norway Savings donates $10K to Freeport Community Services
FREEPORT — Norway Savings Bank recently presented Freeport Community Services with a $10,000 donation to help provide critical services for residents of Freeport and Pownal. Freeport Community Services (FCS) continues to see a rise in requests for assistance through its basic support programs. In the past year, for example, FCS has seen a 33 percent […]