WISCASSET — Coastal Enterprises Inc., a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the firsttime homebuyer seminars in Wiscasset and Brunswick. In Wiscasset, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 9, 11, 16 and 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Coastal Enterprises Inc. In Brunswick, on Saturdays, Oct. 11 […]

GEORGETOWN — While a trip to the local spa can provide some much needed relaxation, sometimes an hour or two of peace and quiet just isn’t enough to fully recharge. When it’s time to get away, Idyllworks of Maine offers one-of-a-kind retreats for busy women around the globe. Fresh off their inaugural getaway, Idyllworks founders […]

OLD TOWN L uke Cushman of Old Town knows his way around a wood shop. Cushman’s father was a carpenter and passed the trade on to him, and he hopes to pass woodworking on to his 13-year-old son, Jonah. Cushman, who is soft-spoken and has a shy demeanor, wears a necklace made with a small […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brita is recalling approximately 242,500 children’s water filter bottles due to a possible laceration hazard. The company said Tuesday that the lid of the hardsided bottles can break into pieces with sharp points. Brita has received 35 reports of lids breaking or cracking. No injuries have been reported. The recalled bottles include […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose in July at the slowest pace in five months, held back by a drop in gasoline prices. The Labor Department says consumer prices edged up a seasonally adjusted 0.1 percent last month, after larger gains of 0.3 percent in June and 0.4 percent in May. The price restraint […]

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s plans to start selling its packaged coffee at supermarkets nationally by early next year, a move intended to help raise the profile of the coffee sold at its U.S. restaurants. The world’s biggest hamburger chain is partnering with Kraft Foods to manufacture and distribute the bags of McCafe ground and […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home construction rebounded in July, rising to the fastest pace in eight months and offering hope that housing has regained momentum after two months of declines. Construction increased 15.7 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million homes, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. That was the fastest […]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE: Oktoberfest 2014! It’s that time of year, the nights have a bit of chill and you want to enjoy one more festive occasion outdoors. Mark your calendar now, order your tickets and attend Oktoberfest 2014 presented by the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber. Taking place at the historic and conveniently located Topsham […]

FREEPORT — The Freeport Rotary Club recently received a district community grant from the Rotary International Foundation for $1,692. In addition to $500 contributed by the club, the funds will purchase a cardiac defibrillator (AED) for the Freeport Community Center. In addition, members of Freeport Rotary will receive training in operation of the defibrillator. The […]