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FAME kicks off its 30th anniversary celebration
AUGUSTA — The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) recently launched a year-long 30th anniversary celebration in the State House Hall of Flags. According to a news release, the agency unveiled a new logo and provided information and resources to legislators, stakeholders, and citizens as part of “FAME Day” at the Maine Legislature. FAME staff also […]
L.L. Bean earns top outdoor spot
FREEPORT — L.L. Bean earned the top spot for outdoor stores as measured in the June edition of Consumer Reports. The Freeport-based merchandiser earned an “89” out of 100, getting top marks in value, service, quality and checkout. The only knock on L.L. Bean — still earning it a “very good” — was selection. REI […]
FHC engages Maine MEP for help
BOWDOIN — As one of Maine’s most successful mid-size manufacturers, FHC Inc. of Bowdoin has developed a global market for its neurosurgical products. From its manufacturing facility, it supplies an international clientele of neurosurgeons and neuroscientists with an array of microelectrodes and special purpose clinical instruments. A factor in the company’s success has been its […]
Maine’s CUs fight hunger
AUGUSTA — Earlier this month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, which has raised and contributed more than $4.8 million to help end hunger in Maine since 1990, distributed some of those funds in the form of five checks for $300 each to the Agencies on Aging Meals on Wheels programs in recognition of […]
Cuba lifts 2005 ban on appliances
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has authorized individual imports of appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and microwave ovens, lifting a ban imposed in 2005 amid a wave of energy shortages and blackouts. Islanders can now bring up to two such appliances per person into the country for noncommercial purposes, according to a law enacted with […]
JPMorgan’s Dimon keeps both jobs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Shareholders at JPMorgan Chase will let Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO, keep both his jobs. At the bank’s annual meeting Tuesday, 32 percent of shareholders voted for a measure that would have required the bank to split the roles. Had the measure succeeded, Dimon would have had to relinquish the […]
NEWS FROM THE CHAMBER
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: The late Zig Ziglar quipped, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” Ole Zig really had a way with words, didn’t he? His message is clear, however: motivation is not a one-time thing. I often hear that great leaders are great motivators. […]
Comstock Woodlands named 2013 best logger
HAMPDEN — Thanks to its never-say-can’t culture, Comstock Woodlands of Hampden was recently named the 2013 National Outstanding Logger by the Forest Resources Association at its annual awards luncheon in Jacksonville, Fla. The Forest Resources Association, based in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit trade association concerned with the safe, efficient and sustainable harvest of forest […]
Maine Instrument, UMA hosting event
AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta and Maine Instrument Flight are holding an open hangar community event on Friday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maine Instrument Flight, located at the Augusta State Airport. The event, which is being held to celebrate the launch of UMA’s new B.S. in aviation, will […]