AUGUSTA — The board of directors of the Maine Development Foundation (MDF) recently announced that Edmund Cervone has been appointed president and CEO of the organization. The announcement concludes a nationwide search. MDF supports economic, work force, leadership and community development across the state. “We are excited to continue the growth of MDF leadership and […]

BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College endowment generated an investment return of 2.6 percent for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2012. This compares with the mean return of -1.0 percent for college and university endowments as reported by Cambridge Associates, a firm that tracks performance of foundations and endowments nationwide. As of June 30, […]

BRUNSWICK — Women, Work, and Community is offering a free workshop, “Creating Your Future: Career Planning in Today’s Economy,” Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 29 through Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Southern Maine Community College campus in Brunswick. Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to pre-register, contact Shelley Taylor at […]

More than 35 years ago, Mortimer LaPointe (aka Mort) of Mortimer LaPointe Woodworking in Bowdoinham completed an apprenticeship at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, which eventually led him to his business and passion today, restoring and building antique furniture. “I learned how to be a traditional boat builder at the apprentice shop, and I took […]

LEWISTON — The board of directors of Androscoggin Bank recently announced that two well-known Maine business leaders, Wendy Bean and Jean Mattimore, have joined the board. Bean is a CPA practicing in Manchester, where she specializes in the taxation of individuals, trusts and estates. She has had a career in tax and trust management in […]

SERVICES OR GOODS OFFERED: New services include pet grooming academy, dog day care, group training. LOCATION: 647 Lewiston Road, Topsham. HOURS: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday/Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dog day care hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 […]

FREEPORT — Hilton Worldwide recently announced that its Hilton Garden Inn hotel brand achieved the highest ranking in the “Upscale Segment” of the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The brand has achieved the highest ranking in the study for nine of the past 11 years. “Delivering high-quality service […]

PORTLAND — The Maine Real Estate & Development Association will host its 2012 annual Fall Social on Oct. 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 65 Commercial St., Portland. According to a news release, the event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit www.mereda.org to register online.

PORTLAND — U.S. Cellular recently named Matthew Kasper director of sales for New England, according to a news release. Kasper leads all sales activities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont for U.S. Cellular. He has been with the company for more than six years. As director of sales, Kasper leads teams of associates in retail […]