PORTLAND — Bernstein Shur, one of northern New England’s largest law firms, has once again been ranked in Chambers USA, a directory of the nation’s top law firms and leading business lawyers. For the seventh consecutive year, Robert Keach received Chambers’ highest ranking of “Star Individual” for his work in bankruptcy. The firm received the […]

BRUNSWICK — Healthier options are now available in the Café at Mid Coast Hospital, thanks to a new national initiative. In collaboration with MaineHealth, Mid Coast has signed on to the Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) “Hospital Healthy Food Initiative.” Across the nation, 155 hospitals are taking part, including Kaiser Permanente and Cleveland Clinic, […]

TOPSHAM — Three high school students from Bowdoin, Harpswell and Boothbay received CEO status at the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber’s (SMMC) Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) commencement earlier this month. After months of hard work, this year’s instructor Robin Whorff, an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay, and SMMC Chairman of the Board Earle Harvey, of […]

TOPSHAM — Wright-Pierce, a civil and environmental engineering firm serving clients throughout the Northeast, recently announced the addition of five new company shareholders. According to a news release, this represents expanded ownership in four of the company’s seven offices, bringing the total number of shareholders to 42 in the 175-person employee-owned company. Wright-Pierce has offices […]

BRUNSWICK — Jerry Meinhardt of Gallery Framing in Brunswick was recently recognized as a successful veteran-owned small business that has received U.S. Small Business Administration assistance through a guaranteed loan with Bangor Savings Bank. “We are really grateful to Jerry for his service to our country and are proud we have supported another successful small […]

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — A cloud is hanging over the upcoming free-trade talks between the European Union and the United States after France said it won’t back any deal that threatens the country’s prestigious film, radio or TV industries. The stakes are high because any deal could have major implications for global trade and could […]

AUBURN — Agren was honored recently by the Institute for Family-Owned Business with the 2013 Maine Family Business Award for the large business category. More than 250 business leaders from across the state attended the awards ceremony held in May at the Portland Marriot at Sable Oaks in South Portland. Award recipients were selected for […]

PHIPPSBURG — Sebasco Harbor Resort recently announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the topperforming 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this […]