BRUNSWICK — Tom Peterson of Brunswick recently joined Gorham Savings Bank as a loan officer. Peterson has an extensive history of originating loans with more than 13 years at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and has worked for Countrywide Home Loans and Sears Mortgage. He began his career in banking with Maine Savings and has been […]

BRUNSWICK — Calin Stoicov, M.D., Ph.D., recently joined Mid Coast Medical Group — Gastroenterology and the active medical staff of Mid Coast Hospital. He joins group partners, Dr. Migeul Arguedas and Dr. Gary Zartarian, in offering diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases with an emphasis on patient-centered care. Board certified in internal […]

TOPSHAM — U.S. Cellular is offering a free device workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 8 to 10 a.m., at 11 Winners Circle in Topsham, where current or potential smartphone users can learn more about the features, tips and tricks of their specific device. At the workshop, U.S. Cellular associates will offer attendees hands-on assistance […]

BRUNSWICK — Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness, located on Harpswell Road in Brunswick, is launching a new comprehensive wellness program called the “90- Day Commit to get Fit.” The program is designed to provide an education to help people lead healthier lives. It begins with a wellness assessment that includes clinical lab work and fitness […]

The Jeep brand of internationally loved SUVs is back in 2014, and watch out, folks, because this year the company has even more to offer. No one will be able to ignore the sleek look of the universally recognizable Wrangler, which is back almost unchanged as a two- or fourdoor all-terrain vehicle. It truly deserves […]

Chevrolet is once again becoming one of the most popular brands in North America. It is doing so by introducing cars and models that have real appeal for local consumers. This year, it is the full-sized Impala sedan that has been completely redesigned. What’s more, Chevrolet is now reorienting this typical fleet model as a […]

Mazda still is a very popular Japanese brand, even if it is no longer associated with American manufacturer Ford. Even though Mazda is a small company compared to many of its competitors, it still has much to offer. Mazda’s smallest car is the tiny Mazda2, a sub-compact hatchback powered by a 100-horsepower fourcylinder engine with […]

Honda is more than ready to tackle 2014. The manufacturer’s lineup begins with the legendary Civic, which was slightly upgraded last year at the request of consumers. This almost legendary car is available in many trims, including a sporty Si coupe or sedan or special-order hybrid. Keep in mind that Honda also produces a smaller […]

BRUNSWICK — Laura Liswood, author, lawyer and a global leader of women’s initiatives, will speak about “Moving Beyond Diversity While Embracing Differences to Achieve Success at Work” on Thursday, Oct. 3 in Freeport. Her talk is being arranged by the Maine Institute for Family-Owned Business in partnership with TD Bank. Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport […]

BOWDOINHAM The Long Branch School and General Store on Main Street in Bowdoinham commemorated its two-year anniversary this month about the same time the town celebrated its 251st birthday with “Bowdoinham Days.” On a recent Saturday, the old fire station — now the home of Long Branch Veterans School & Workshop — bustled with activity […]