WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers are more confident about the economy than they have been in more than six years. The Conference Board’s confidence index rose to 85.2 this month from a revised 82.2 in May, the private research group said Tuesday. The June figure is the highest since January 2008, a month after the […]
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Is a college degree still worth it? Study says yes
NEW YORK (AP) — Some comforting news for recent college graduates facing a tough job market and years of student loan payments: That college degree is still worth it. Those with bachelor’s or associate’s degrees earn more money over their lifetime than those who skip college, even after factoring in the cost of higher education, […]
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Souther Midcoast Maine Chamber
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE: The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber’s (SMMC) newest benefit is underway with the rollout of our voluntary employee benefit package from Transamerica; a great opportunity for employers of all sizes to offer employees and their families comprehensive coverage. This gives chamber businesses the ability to attract and retain great employees, as they […]
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Body Symmetry
Fitness facts — LOCATION: Body Symmetry is located at 1 Paul St., Brunswick (right behind the old Tim Hortons). — TELEPHONE: 729-1122 — EMAIL: info@bodysymmetrymaine.com — CLASSES: Class schedules and more information are on our website: www.bodysymmetrymaine.com, and be sure to “like” us on Facebook. — OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 […]
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Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE: The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber’s second annual Hacker’s Ball Golf Tournament took place May 9 at the Bath Golf Club. The proceeds from this tournament benefited the chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). YEA! is a groundbreaking program that takes students between the ages of 11 and 18 through the process of […]
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2 students obtain training with Mid Coast providers
BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital has again been selected as a training site for two Tufts University School of Medicine students to gain hands-on clinical training. Andrew Rogers and Daniel Gerges, students of the 2016 class, are taking part in a ninemonth Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) under the supervision of Mid Coast Hospital providers. Their […]
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Brunswick’s Anna Edgerley named president-elect of MIAA
CUMBERLAND — Norton Insurance Agency, which offers a wide array of customized business and personal insurance policies, recently announced that Anna Edgerley, senior vice president, NIA, has been named president-elect of the Maine Insurance Agents Association. Edgerley will assume the role of president in 2015 and serve in this capacity until 2016. The Maine Insurance […]
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Sarah Doughty joins Just Write Books as intern
TOPSHAM — Sarah Doughty, a Gorham resident and English major at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt., has joined Just Write Books’ publishing team as an intern for publisher Nancy Randolph. Doughty is set to earn her bachelor of arts degree in December 2015. After graduation, she hopes to work in New York City as […]
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E2Tech hosting June 19 forum in Portland
PORTLAND — As part of Maine Startup & Create Week, E2Tech is bringing together three new and dynamic companies and the next generation of wind, tidal and biomass energy technologies. The founders and CEOs of Ocean Renewable Power Company, Interphase Energy and Altaeros Energies will share their entrepreneurial paths, their target markets and their plans […]
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Business plans to hire more than 50 caregivers
GORHAM — As America’s aging population continues to grow, the need for caregivers has become increasingly apparent. That’s why the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Cumberland County has recently announced that it expects to add more than 50 caregivers to its staff in 2014. “We’re looking for compassionate and caring individuals who enjoy helping […]