DAMARISCOTTA — Mid-Coast Energy Systems recently announced the hiring of Stephanie Gallagher. Sales manager Gina Philippon said, “Stephanie’s impressive educational background, professional training and commitment to customer service are exactly the attributes we were hoping to find when we began the search for someone to fill this unique position. We needed an individual who could […]

BATH — Tony Dance & Fitness Studio has a new location. Owner Tony Garreton announced the recent opening of his business at 26 Centre St., Suite 2, in Bath. The studio offers a variety of dance fitness classes for everyone — no matter their age, shape, size or gender. The classes include: Fiesta Fitness, Fiesta […]

AUGUSTA — Officials connected with the 2013 Maine Downtown Achievement Awards, presented during the 13th annual Maine Downtown Conference titled “Green and Healthy Main Streets: New Economic Vitality for Downtowns,” revealed that Bath came away with two honors. Main Street Bath was given the Promotion of the Year award for its annual fundraising campaign, while […]

President’s Message: Somebody once asked Abraham Lincoln how long it took him to prepare a speech. “It takes me about two weeks to write a good 20-minute speech,” he said, “but I can write a 40-minute speech in one week. And,” he added, “I can give a two-hour talk on almost any subject right now.” […]

BRUNSWICK — At Last … Salon & Day Spa, located at 185 Park Row, recently hosted a blood drive and bake sale to support the American Red Cross. As it was its first blood drive, the Brunswick business started with a goal of 15 units collected. Thanks to the generosity of At Last’s staff, clients, […]

AUGUSTA — Maine’s Own Organic Milk Company recently announced that it has successfully completed its third round of investment funding totaling $3,900,000 and reorganized its board of directors. Maine’s Own Organic Milk Company, or MOO Milk, was formed in 2009 by 10 Maine organic dairy farmers after they had their supply contract terminated by HP […]

ROCKPORT — M. Michelle Hood, president and chief executive officer of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems in Brewer, was recently installed as chair of the Maine Hospital Association board of directors at the association’s summer forum at the Samoset Resort. Hood, who joined EMHS in 2006, succeeds the outgoing chair Arthur Blank, president and CEO of […]

NEWCASTLE — Seacoast Energy Solutions recently announced the acquisition of Damariscotta-based TempControl, according to a news release. The consolidation of the two companies results in a full-service, residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and indoor air quality solutions enterprise. The announcement follows Seacoast’s recent rebranding launch and is part of the company’s growth strategy. […]

BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital recently announced the addition of Miguel Arguedas, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Arguedas specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. He joins Alroy Chow, M.D., and Gary Zartarian, M.D., and the medical team of Mid Coast Medical Group–Gastroenterology. Chow said, “Dr. Zartarian and I […]