PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Last week, most of us were glued to the television by the events of what has now become known as the Boston Marathon Bombing. As many of the scenes were repeated over and over again, the biggest thing that stood out to me was how quickly Boston’s first responders — police, firefighters, EMTs, […]

AUGUSTA — At its April 18 meeting, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) approved financing for three businesses in the transportation, tourism and manufacturing sectors of Maine’s economy. According to a news release, the businesses are Isherwood Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Custom Coach and Limousine; Mega Industries Realty, LLC and Mega […]

LISBON — The Lisbon Community School Parent Teacher Organization recently announced the donation of a brand-new Ipad for its spring auction event on May 4. The donation, valued at nearly $700, was made by Mary Noyes. According to a news release, Noyes serves on several boards, including the Maine Center for Creativity, Coastal Studies for […]

PORTLAND — The U.S. Small Business Administration, in conjunction with AARP and the Maine Small Business Development Centers, will be hosting an “Encore Entrepreneur” forum on April 30, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the AARP Maine Office, 1685 Congress St., Portland. The workshop will introduce prospective small business owners to the resources that are […]

PORTLAND — On Saturday, April 27, Hardy Girls Healthy Women will host its Girls Unlimited Conference in Portland for the first time ever as part of its efforts to expand programming to southern Maine. The conference, which sold out in record time when Hardy Girls Healthy Women hosted it in Waterville two weeks ago, is […]

GARDINER — A coalition of government, nonprofit and corporate leaders is calling on educators to consider attending the fourth annual “Fostering Financial Literacy in Maine Schools Conference” on May 2 at the Augusta Civic Center. Organized under the auspices of the Maine Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, the conference will feature state and national […]

PORTLAND — Harriman, a fullservice architecture and engineering firm with offices in Maine and New Hampshire, recently announced that Matthew McClenahan has received his professional license to practice architecture. McClenahan has worked for 13 years as a designer in the architectural studio. McClenahan is currently working on projects at the University of Maine, University of […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP) recently announced that Steve Levesque, executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, has been elected to serve on its board of directors. A leading figure in promoting business development in Maine, Levesque brings to the board more than 32 years of experience in economic and […]

PORTLAND — The MEMIC Group recently announced the promotions of Troy McLain to manager of Maine Advocate Operations and Jared Payton to national director of Ancillary Services. McLain began at MEMIC in 1997, serving as a hearing representative. He was later promoted to employer advocate, litigating hundreds of workers’ compensation claims on behalf of employers […]