PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: 2013 is just around the corner. I am personally excited — as I am every year — to see what comes next. Undoubtedly, there will be challenges. There will be issues that are so big or so out of my league that I cannot change or influence them. But, there will be issues […]
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Martin’s Point team earns accreditation
PORTLAND — The Cardiology Department at Martin’s Point Portland Health Care Center recently was granted a three-year term of accreditation in echocardiography in the area of adult transthoracic and adult stress by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. According to a news release, only a handful of laboratories in Maine have received this designation. The accreditation process […]
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Wiscasset Christmas promotion continues
WISCASSET — On Thursday, Dec. 13, as part of its Think Outside the Box promotion, the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring free horse drawn carriage rides in the village from 5 to 7 p.m. Also, Treats will host a wine tasting featuring two Maine companies, Mariner Beverages and Chai Wallas of Maine. […]
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Bangor Savings top SBA lender in state
BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank was the top Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in Maine in 2012, providing $4,712,100 in loans to 43 new or existing businesses, according to a news release. Maurice Dube, Maine District director of the Small Business Administration, made the announcement at a gathering of small business owners held at Qualey […]
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Geothermal energy forum scheduled
PORTLAND — Geothermal energy systems have the potential to power, heat and cool homes and businesses across Maine. On Thursday, Dec. 13, the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) will hold a forum that will walk attendees through the design, installation and operation of cost-effective geothermal systems in Maine, describe the types of […]
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Maine Prep opening office in S. Portland
BRUNSWICK — Maine Prep South, Maine Prep’s new satellite office located at 778 Main St., South Portland, opens for business Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Maine Prep South will offer SAT prep classes and private tutoring for all SAT and ACT test dates. The official opening eight-session SAT course meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. […]
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Shuper rejoins staff at Brown Goldsmiths
FREEPORT — Brown Goldsmiths recently announced the return of Vladimir Shuper to its staff. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Shuper graduated in 1979 with a degree in railroad engineering. His subsequent apprenticeship in goldsmithing led to a lifelong jewelry career. In 1991, he and his family relocated to Portland, Maine, earning U.S. citizenship in 1997. In […]
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Venture capit al fund hires FitzGerald
A well-known Maine entrepreneur from the Mid-coast has joined the state’s venture capital fund to help mentor and grow its portfolio companies. Des FitzGerald, best known for founding Ducktrap River Fish Farm Inc. in 1977 and growing it into a multimillion-dollar business, has joined the Small Enterprise Growth Fund as entrepreneur-in-residence. The position is a […]
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Four Maine employers earn SHARP award
AUGUSTA — Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette recently announced that four Maine employers have earned the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program award (SHARP). According to a news release, the certification recognizes businesses that voluntary undertake a safety achievement program. The four business locations receiving SHARP recognition in December were Lyman-Morse Fabrication in Thomaston, Johanson […]
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PATTY OLDS JOINS BATH GALLERY
Markings Gallery on Front Street in Bath recently announced that Patty Olds has joined as a new partner, having worked in the arts for most of her adult life. Schooled as an English major and trained as a sailmaker, she is careful about grammar and fearless with a sewing machine. She has been a commentator […]