WATERVILLE — Thousands of Marden’s customers throughout Maine participated in the annual Marden’s Summer Camp Mobile program, raising more than $15,000. The campaign benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maine. The campaign centers on $1 and $5 mobiles that customers buy and sign. The mobiles are displayed on ceilings and walls, helping to decorate stores […]

PORTLAND Shop local is the mantra these days, but as the holiday rush approaches, even the most community minded consumer might snap up a generic gift card in a hurried moment. Why let the big box stores and global coffee chains reap all the profits? Sensing opportunity this season, more than two dozen Portland shops […]

Nancy O’Brien, owner of FIORE Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars, is a woman who had a brilliant idea. Inspired by the olive oils and vinegars found on trips to Italy, and armed with the skills gained from her years of working for the world’s largest premium drinks company, she made the decision to go into […]

Colleen Ritzer, 24, was described as an enthusiastic, caring educator.

PARIS Global growth is expected to lag this year and next, but for the first time in a long time, it’s not all Europe’s fault. That’s the view of a leading international economic body, which said Tuesday that a slowdown in emerging economies and the potential for another U.S. budget crisis are the main sources […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — Coastal Enterprises, Inc., a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the first-time homebuyer seminar on Mondays and Wednesdays, Dec. 9, 11, 16 and 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Money Management International in South Portland. The purpose of the course is to help […]

PORTLAND — Martin’s Point Health Care recently announced that it has contracted with David Brenerman for state and municipal government affairs consulting services. As a major employer within the state, as well as a large health care organization with both health plans and primary care practices, Martin’s Point looks forward to having strong partnerships with […]

SOUTH PARIS — Thousands of Big Apple customers throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont participated in the “Apple of My Eye” C.N. Brown Fall Mobile program. The campaign benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maine, and this year raised more than $91,000 for children and adults living with the muscle disease. “C.N. Brown’s loyalty and […]

PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation recently announced the appointment of Christine Wolff of Topsham as program officer. Wolff will manage the Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford, and York county funds at the community foundation. Originally from Charlottenlund, Denmark, Wolff graduated from the University of Maine with a B.A. degree in fine arts and did coursework toward […]