The Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber needs your support. Know that today’s column is not about our organization surviving — we’re going to be around for a long, long time — but rather it’s about our region thriving. Our successes are exponential, and we can do so much more, but for that, we need some literal buy-in. […]
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New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer
Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.
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Most Maine counties have grown thanks to in-migration
New census figures for April 2020 to July 2021 show growth in 14 of 16 counties, driven by in-migration that was strong enough to offset a natural decrease in population.
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Lobstermen’s group stresses connection to Maine tourism as new regulations approach
The head of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association emphasized at a hospitality industry event Wednesday the threats the industry faces through new regulations and legal challenges.
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From the Chamber: Businesses need to prepare for the New World
As we take our first steps into a largely post-COVID era, we need to come to terms with the new truths of our new world. We don’t give ourselves enough credit that we have worked through the last two years in essentially crisis mode. Many businesses have been under-staffed, over-worked, and just trying to ride […]
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Bath Iron Works draftsmen’s union ratifies contract
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association represents about 680 members who, among other duties, perform the design and configuration of Navy surface ships.
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Downtown Brunswick scavenger hunt is on
The Brunswick Downtown Association is hosting the Maine Street Mania scavenger hunt through March 27. The hunt features photos and quizzes accessed online. Participants can search downtown businesses and landmarks to solve for at least 11 clues and can enter a March 29 drawing for giveaways and prizes. Participants can use a QR code or […]
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Tiny race cars provide big fun in Brunswick
Five racers competed in the opening night of ‘The March Series’ at Slot Car Junction & Fascination Station Toys in Brunswick. The friendly competition gives drivers a chance to test their skills in slot car racing, a deceptively tricky pastime.
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Maine businesses pitching in to support Ukraine
The Retail Association of Maine is seeking donations from its members and the public, L.L. Bean is sending $300,000 in money and goods, and One Longfellow Square is holding a benefit concert.
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From the Chamber: Our new name
Last Friday, our chamber held our Annual Awards Night where we honored four outstanding leaders of tremendous local organizations, and also shared some transformational news about our organization. We announced the six workforce programs that will make up our first year of Chamber Works 2030 — the chamber’s new workforce initiative — and we revealed […]