BRUNSWICK — Is fracking polluting our water? How dangerous is nuclear? Will we run out of oil? Can we clean up coal? Will renewables power our future? Get the answers to today’s most important energy questions in “Switch,” a new documentary and web video series. Arcos Films is presenting “Switch” at Bowdoin College’s Searles Hall, […]

WISCASSET — For a growing number of Mid-coast residents who are searching for work, or transitioning from one career to another, help is available in the form of the WorkReady program offered by Wiscasset Adult and Community Education. According to a news release, WorkReady is a state certified 60-hour soft skills program that leads trainees […]

LISBON — Enterprise Trenchless Technologies, Inc. (ETTI) of Lisbon Falls was recently named Equipment World’s 2013 Contractor of the Year, according to a news release. ETTI has served New England since 1995, providing directional drilling, natural gas contracting, utility locating, pipe fusion, vacuum excavation, and geothermal services. Scott Kelly, owner and president of ETTI, received […]

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: As I read books and stories about the matriarchs and patriarchs of American history, I see a constant theme: everyone looked for — and expected to find — the opportunity to improve themselves. One of America’s greatest symbols, the Statue of Liberty, calls out to those not of American birth and alludes to […]

PORTLAND — According to year-end statistics for 2012, the trend of more Maine consumers establishing and strengthening a relationship with a credit union continues to push credit unions to new heights in growth. According to a news release, for the 12- month period ending Dec. 31, 2012, Maine’s 61 credit unions experienced solid growth in […]

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Due to the sequester, many branches of the U.S. military have discontinued tuition assistance for active-duty servicemembers. In response to the cuts, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently announced that it will scholarship all active-duty military students currently enrolled at SNHU that are impacted by this decision for the upcoming undergraduate and […]

PORTLAND — R.M. Davis, Inc., a northern New England independent wealth management firm, recently signed a lease on office space at One Harbour Place in Portsmouth, N.H. According to a news release, two of the firm’s financial professionals plan to transition their offices to the new space. Michael Hanlon and Matthew McFarland, both with client […]

ORONO — The 20h annual State Notary Public Education Conference will be held on Thursday, April 18 at the Wells Conference Center on the University of Maine campus in Orono. All notaries are encouraged to attend to receive information on state notary laws, procedures and practices. The conference is the state’s largest annual educational event […]

BATH — Pine Tree Society, an organization that has been committed to transforming the lives of Maine people with disabilities since 1936, recently hired Noel Sullivan to serve as executive director. With 25 years of experience in clinical and administrative leadership roles, Sullivan’s background illustrates a lifelong commitment to serving people with disabilities and their […]