BRUNSWICK — Mechanics Savings Bank, a Maine-based mutual savings bank founded in 1875, celebrated the grand opening of its Brunswick branch on Thursday, June 5. More than 75 guests attended the event, including Gail Kezar, regional representative from the office of U.S. Sen. Angus King. “Brunswick is the quintessential New England town, vibrant and welcoming. […]

BAR HARBOR — The board of directors of Bar Harbor Bankshares, the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, recently announced the selection of Curtis Simard of TD Bank as the next president and CEO of Bar Harbor Bankshares. Simard’s selection follows the previously announced planned retirement of Joseph Murphy scheduled for the end […]

PORTLAND — Join the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) to learn about sustainable agriculture and aquaculture, and the technologies and initiatives that are transforming the way we produce the foods we eat. “Sustainable Food Production in Maine: A Four-Course Primer” will take place on Wednesday, June 19 at the Portland Urban Farm […]

PORTLAND — Two of Portland’s oldest and largest insurance agencies recently completed the intended merger announced in April. Turner Barker Insurance, previously a subsidiary of Gorham Savings Bank, has been merged with Clark Insurance. Clark Insurance remains an employee-owned independent insurance agency with Gorham Savings Bank having a minority interest in the combined agencies. Christopher […]

BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank recently received the highest score for banking customer satisfaction in all of New England based on study results released by J.D. Power and Associates, a national market research company. The study is considered the most in-depth assessment of the retail banking industry. This is the first year Bangor Savings has […]

TOPSHAM — Jean StPierre, a financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial, recently qualified for the company’s 2012 Circle of Success annual recognition program. To earn this achievement, StPierre established himself as one of the company’s top advisers by consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment to financial planning and superior client service. Only a select number of highperforming advisers […]

TOPSHAM — In 2003, Game Box started out in Brunswick’s Tontine Mall as a small, family-run video game store dedicated to providing the local area with quality service and products. Since moving to Topsham three years ago, it has expanded its offerings to include console repairs, smart phone service and many table top gaming options. […]

FREEPORT — The Close to the Coast race will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m., with all events held rain or shine. The course is run on roads and forest trails along the ocean in Winslow Park in Freeport. All race proceeds support the Freeport Rotary Club Educational Scholarship Program. For the […]

BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Open for a year, Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters in Boothbay Harbor was recently voted Maine’s Best Pet Store by a Downeast Dog News readers’ poll (May 2013 issue). The owners are Don and Liana Kingsbury. “There are lots of great pet stores here in Maine,” Don said. “We have worked hard […]