BOWDOIN — FHC Inc. recently announced that Michael Graffam has been promoted to the position of vice president of Operations. He will be responsible for leading FHC’s Production, Quality and Engineering departments. Graffam, a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, brings 18 years of experience at FHC to this role. “Mike has been a valuable part […]

TOPSHAM — U.S. Cellular recently named Gary Hebert as store manager at its retail locations at 11 Winners Circle in Topsham and 725 Main St. in Rockland. Hebert will lead the sales team at both locations in daily activities and effectively guide associates to deliver the ideal customer experience. Hebert has more than 20 years […]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.— The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has recruited Mike Cashman, a Bath native, as co-director of Development. Cashman joins Pamela Minetti to expand the development effort and take the foundation’s unique venture philanthropy model to new supporters, increase the reach of its message, and create novel partnerships with likeminded organizations. The addition of this new […]

PORTLAND — In addition to more than 100 business to-business exhibitors, the 5th annual Mainebiz Momentum Convention will offer a selection of learning opportunities to help owners and decision makers transform and develop their businesses. The convention, taking place Oct. 9 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, will feature several Maine CEOs and […]

PORTLAND M aine’s craft beer surge is changing more than tastes. Maine distributors that have for years carried only the big names in beer are hoping to tap into the upswing in small breweries. And one startup is building a niche business on that market alone. “All we’re trying to do is offer an alternative,” […]

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s currency dropped to an all-time low against the dollar on Tuesday as investors fret about long-term economic damage from Western sanctions. The United States and the European Union last week imposed a new round of sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine that consisted in, among other things, blocking off […]

FREEPORT — Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean, best known for its Maine-made Bean Boot and 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, has created a one-of-a-kind, limited edition tote, made out of the rain-delay tarp from Fenway Park that protected the infield during the Boston Red Sox 2013 season. Officially licensed by Major League Baseball Properties Inc., the boat […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of prices that producers receive for their goods and services was unchanged in August, the latest sign that inflation is in check. Wholesale gas prices fell 1.4 percent last month and food costs dropped 0.5 percent, the Labor Department said Tuesday. Those declines offset higher prices for transportation and shipping […]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE: The board of directors of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber invites one and all to Oktoberfest “Mid Coast Maine Style.” The weather seems to have made a quick transition into fall and, if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to plan on spending an enjoyable autumn afternoon at the Topsham […]

BAR HARBOR — Curtis Simard, president and CEO of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, recently announced that Bruce Wyatt Jr. has been named VP/Community Banking Manager. With 18 years experience in commercial lending, Wyatt is leading the bank’s efforts to streamline the lending and loan approval process to better serve the needs of small businesses […]