An international organization has given its seal of approval to the Maine lobster fishery designating it as sustainable, Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced Sunday. The London-based Marine Stewardship Council said the fishery meets its strict standards for responsible fishing practices. The announcement was made at the annual International Boston Seafood Show, with LePage surrounded by […]

AUBURN — Mechanics Savings Bank has donated $6,000 to the United Way of Androscoggin County, $1,000 to United Way of Greater Portland, and $1,000 to the United Way of Mid Coast Maine. United Way works to bring people and resources together by partnering with local businesses, government entities and local nonprofit organizations. United Way funds […]

BATH — Bath Savings Institution President and CEO Glenn Hutchinson recently released the 2012 annual report announcing five straight years of growth since 2008. Bath Savings Institution’s net income of $6,224,092 exceeds $6 million for the first time in the institution’s 160-year history. “As a mutual organization, our earnings are all retained as capital or […]

TOPSHAM — U.S. Cellular is offering a free device workshop on Tuesday, March 19, from 8 to 10 a.m., at 11 Winners Circle in Topsham. At the workshop, U.S. Cellular associates will offer attendees hands-on assistance to get the most out of the features on their Android-powered, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices. The workshop is […]

BATH — New Ventures, a 12-week business planning course, starts on March 27. The following topics are covered: the customer, competition, marketing, record keeping, taxes, financing, and legal considerations. At the end of the class, participants will have a completed business plan, and there are also three follow-up sessions. There is no fee for the […]

BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Senior Health Center’s Mere Point Long- Term Nursing Home and Bodwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility were recently recognized in the 2013 U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Nursing Homes” list for being among the highest rated in Maine. The 2013 Best Maine Nursing Homes list is comprised of those facilities with […]

BRUNSWICK — Free tax preparation in Bath and Brunswick is available through April 13. The Midcoast Creating Assets, Savings & Hope (CA$H) Coalition’s crew of IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers will prepare federal and state taxes for free if your individual or combined household income is under $51,000. Call 319-1390 to make an appointment for Tuesdays […]

BATH — Bath Savings Institution recently promoted Vice President Jean Libby of New Gloucester to mortgage lender at its Falmouth branch. The promotion is part of the bank’s plans to grow and expand its lending in 2013. “This promotion provides new opportunities for our customers and our staff,” said Glenn Hutchinson, president and CEO. “Jean’s […]

BRUNSWICK — The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the world’s largest antifraud organization and provider of anti-fraud training and education, recently awarded Barry Towle of Brunswick the globally preferred Certified Fraud Examiner credential. In order to become a CFE, Towle met a set of criteria and passed an exam administered by the ACFE. Towle is […]