FREEPORT — Norway Savings Bank recently announced that Lennie Burke has accepted the management responsibilities for its Freeport office. In addition to managing the Freeport office, Burke will continue to serve as branch manager for both the Maine Street and Cook’s Corner offices in Brunswick. As branch manager, Burke’s responsibilities include the overall success of […]
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Brunswick Sylvan Learning Satellite adds more hours
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Sylvan Learning Satellite at Southern New Hampshire University is adding hours to its summer schedule, according to a news release. Sylvan will have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginning the week of June 23. For more information, call 773- 0303.
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Bill Dodge Auto Group donates $41,300
WESTBROOK — Earlier this month, owners Win and Stacy Dodge of Bill Dodge Auto Group presented a check for $41,300 to Gail Wilkerson and Dennis Brown of Easter Seals of Maine for their Military and Veterans Program. In May, Bill Dodge announced that in honor of Memorial Day it would donate $100 to the program […]
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Merrymeeting board recognizes Ollier, Smith
BRUNSWICK — The Merrymeeting Board of Realtors recently announced this year’s award recipients: — 2014 Realtor of the Year Dorothy Ollier of RE/MAX Riverside in Topsham. Ollier currently serves as immediate past president of the Merrymeeting Board of Realtors. She is a broker and has been a Merrymeeting member since 1997. Ollier lives in Brunswick […]
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L.L. Bean celebrates
FREEPORT T he summer scent of freshly turned earth pervaded the site of L.L. Bean’s new Outdoor Discovery Schools facility in Freeport at last Friday’s ribboncutting ceremony. Escaping the light rainfall, the entrance of the main room was draped with a yellow ribbon from the inside, as guests and town officials gathered to celebrate the […]
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GM CEO indicates no more serious safety issues lurking
DETROIT (AP) — A thorough review of General Motors’ safety issues is nearing completion and hasn’t turned up any more serious problems, the company’s CEO said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters before the company’s annual meeting, Mary Barra also said that personnel changes related to a deadly ignition switch problem are finished. The company forced out […]
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U.S. companies offer more jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies advertised more jobs in April than in any month in six and a half years, a possible harbinger of strong hiring in the months ahead. Employers posted nearly 4.5 million jobs, up strongly from 4.2 million in March, the Labor Department said Tuesday. It’s the largest number of job listings […]
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Dunkin’ CEO: Sandwiches are snacks, not lunch
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re grabbing a sandwich at Dunkin’ Donuts, the chain wants you to consider it a snack, not a full lunch. The chain has been expanding its sandwich offerings to bring in more business during the afternoon. But Dunkin’ Brands CEO Nigel Travis said those sandwiches — which include fried chicken […]
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Two Salty Dogs recognized
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — For the second year in a row, a Downeast Dog News’ reader poll named Two Salty Dogs in Boothbay Harbor the Best Pet Store in the state of Maine. This is the second year the store has been open, and the second year they have won. The Kingsburys said opening the store […]
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Bar Harbor Bank receives recognition
ELLSWORTH — Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, which has a branch in Topsham, was recently named by American Banker magazine as one of the top 200 community banks in the nation, according to a news release. In addition, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust was the only bank in the state of Maine to make the […]