WATERVILLE — A new threeyear pilot program to be launched this fall at Thomas College will allow students to earn an undergraduate business degree in three years instead of the traditional four. The program is made possible through a $135,731 grant awarded to the college by the Davis Educational Foundation. The grant is being matched […]

WISCASSET — Coastal Enterprises, Inc., a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the firsttime home buyer seminar on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 9, 11, 16 and 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in Wiscasset. The purpose of the course is to help people […]

BATH — The Thomas Plant Memorial Home of Bath recently announced the selection of five new appointees to the board of directors. They include Lisa Gellatly, Connie Jones, Linda MacMillan, Carol Wark- Bijhouwer and Lisabeth (Liz) A. Wyman. Commenting on the new appointees, executive director Don Capoldo said, “The group of new members brings much […]

SERVICES OR GOODS OFFERED: Lessons,driving/practice range, 18-hole mini golf course,club repair, club regripping, and junior camps.LOCATION: 305 Bath Road, Brunswick.HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., every day.TELEPHONE: 725-6377.OWNER: Chad Hopkins.EXPERIENCE: PGA certified golf instructor.UNUSUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BUSINESS: Minigolf league, waterfall, water hazards.ALSO: Hopkins Golf School “Hub.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales increased slightly in June, evidence that consumers remain cautious despite steady job gains this year. Retail sales rose just 0.2 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, held back by a sharp drop at building materials and garden supply stores. Sales also fell at restaurants and at auto […]

BAR HARBOR — Matthew Caras was recently elected to serve as a director of both Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and its parent company, Bar Harbor Bankshares, succeeding Robert Philips who retired after 21 years of service. Caras, 57, of Arrowsic, is an owner and managing director of Leaders LLC, providing professional merger, acquisition, and […]

PORTLAND — The Cumberland County Regional Assessing office recently welcomed Renee Lachapelle as assistant assessor and Joe Merry as appraiser. Lachapelle brings 30 years of real estate and assessing experience. She is a Certified Maine Assessor, a licensed State Certified General Appraiser, and has an SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute. Previously with the city […]