TOPSHAM — Best Lawyers in America recently named Topshambased law firm McTeague Higbee one of the best law firms in the Portland area, giving the firm a tier-one rating in employment law for individuals, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, and workers’ compensation law for claimants. “We are honored to be recognized by our peers for […]
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Real Maine tourmaline
FREEPORT Annette and Mark Evans have spent a great deal of time accumulating authentic Maine tourmaline and building their inventory at R.D. Allen Freeport Jewelers. Given that the Maine earth isn’t yielding a whole lot of tourmaline right now, their efforts maybe a good thing for people interested in purchasing the Maine State Gem. The […]
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Spiffy Knickers
BRUNSWICK Ecologically-minded and health-conscious consumers can’t buy locally produced, organically sourced cotton underwear quite yet. But come February 2014, if Courtney Ross’s business plan holds true, they’ll be able to. Ross, 33, is the brainstorm and sewing machine operator behind the soon-to-be-launched Spiffy Knickers Organic Cotton Undies. Until recently an employee at Shift Sustainable Home […]
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3 from McTeague Higbee in N.E. Super Lawyers
TOPSHAM — Three attorneys from the Topsham-based law firm McTeague Higbee were recently included in the 2013 edition of New England Super Lawyers magazine. G. William Higbee and Jeffrey Neil Young were listed as part of the top 5 percent of outstanding lawyers in New England. Benjamin Grant was selected for inclusion in New England […]
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Data Bank
RATES, PRICES and other economic data for the Mid-coast on Nov. 26. New this week: commodities, Sept./ Oct. unemployment, 3Q retail sales, bank rates Commodities This Last Last week week year Heating oil #21 . $3.55 $3.46 — Propane2 . 3.01 3.10 — Gas, unlead3 . 3.41 3.34 3.55 Kerosene1 . 3.95 3.86 — Firewood, […]
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Freeport 10% Bag supports pantry
FREEPORT — Freeport businesses, large and small, support the local community and have teamed together to offer a reusable tote that helps shoppers give and save. The Freeport 10% Bag, to be launched on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, offers 10 percent off at participating businesses until Dec. 31, 2014 — 14 months of savings. […]
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Small Business Saturday coming up
WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Wiscasset area residents to join them on Saturday, Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday and enjoy their buy local program “Think Outside the Box.” Shopping locally keeps the dollars spent at our businesses in the local economy, encourages local prosperity, and builds community. What better […]
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Maine tech group meets on Dec. 4
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Maine Technology Users Group presents “IT User Policies — a Panel and Roundtable Discussion” on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at South Portland City Hall, 25 Cottage Road, South Portland, and also online via remote access. Panelists will discuss successes and considerations when implementing IT policies at their […]
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S.C. pecan crop hurt by rain
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — If you haven’t gotten pecans for the holidays, you had best get cracking. Heavy rains earlier this year have put a big dent in South Carolina’s pecan crop, and, as demand increases, including from China, prices for the prized holiday nuts are likely to rise. Perry Arant, whose OMC Feeds company […]
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Martin’s Point breaks ground for Gorham facility
GORHAM — Earlier this month, Martin’s Point Health Care officially broke ground for its new Gorham Health Care Center. A ceremony was held with nearly 60 guests, including Martin’s Point staff and representatives from the town of Gorham. “As we all know, groundbreaking is the first stage in building a foundation. The foundation that will […]