Buying a vehicle, whether new or used, represents a huge expense for most people. That’s why it is crucial to be well informed before signing a purchase contract. Here are a few tips to help you save time and money. GET ALL THE FACTS Firstly, before you even start shopping around, determine your needs and […]

RATES, PRICES and other economic data for the Mid-coast on Aug. 27. New this week: commodities, bank rates Commodities This Last Last week week year Heating oil #21 $3.40 $3.40 — Propane2 . 2.86 2.89 — Gas, unlead3 3.70 3.70 3.85 Kerosene1 3.80 3.80 — Firewood, dry4 235 235 205 Hard lobster, whsl5 . 2.50 […]

AUBURN — The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will hold its annual fall networking social in Auburn on Sept. 18 at the Martindale Country Club. Ticket prices are $25 for MEREDA members and $35 for non-members. After Sept. 13, prices increase by $10. Limited tickets are available on first-come, first served basis. An […]

PORTLAND — Viewers will have another choice for earlier news, beginning on Sept. 9, when News 8 anchor Tracy Sabol and meteorologist Roger Griswold will kickoff weekday broadcasts at 5 p.m. “Viewers want more and continually tell us that they want News 8 earlier in the afternoon,” said Dave Abel, president and general manager of […]

PORTLAND — Bernstein Shur, one of northern New England’s largest law firms, recently announced that 57 of its attorneys have been named to “Best Lawyers in America 2014.” Nine of the firm’s attorneys were ranked as a “Lawyer of the Year.” Although only 5 percent of licensed attorneys in the United States and Canada are […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) recently announced that a recordbreaking 60 companies, including L.L. Bean in Freeport, have been named in the eighth annual “Best Places to Work in Maine” program. The program recognizes companies that have established and consistently fostered outstanding workplace environments. Partners endorsing […]

BRUNSWICK — Pauline Hanson recently joined Tedford Housing as homeless prevention case manager, according to a news release. Hanson is working one-on-one with individuals and families in the Mid-coast who are facing economic challenges, including the possibility of losing their home. She will also manage Tedford’s “Warm Thy Neighbor” heating assistance program, which provides qualifying […]

BRUNSWICK The Times Record has hired two multi-media sales representatives to cover territories in the advertising department. Shelley King, who covers the Bath area, replaces Caelie Smith who was promoted to special projects director. Doug Parry, who covers Freeport and Richmond, is a returning employee. King is from a small town in southeast Indiana, where […]

TOPSHAM A lifelong Alabama resident until recently, Coleman Sheffield said when he was younger, it was always a dream of his to be a franchisee. A trucker for 30 years, Sheffield would stop in at a Firehouse Subs for lunch maybe three times a week, he said, “and I love the product. And I’m not […]

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