FREEPORT — September is when hunters all over New England begin preparing for the upcoming season by stocking up on gear, planning strategies and scoping out their spots. Get an edge up this season with the L.L. Bean Hunting Expo, scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Whether you’re a veteran hunter or are just […]
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Renys saving energy, costs
NEWCASTLE — Renys Department Stores are watching energy costs decrease at 12 of their 16 locations since completing 30 projects through Efficiency Maine programs, according to a news release. Renys began using Efficiency Maine incentives in 2006 and has replaced old fluorescent lights with new energy-efficient lighting; insulated walls, ceilings and basements; and installed energy-efficient […]
The Gelato Fiasco makes Empact100 list
BRUNSWICK — The Gelato Fiasco has been named to the 2012 Empact100 list by Empact, an organization that focuses on making entrepreneurship a career option for everyone around the world. According to a news release, the award recognizes the top 100 companies started by young entrepreneurs and will be presented to Gelato Fiasco’s founders Joshua […]
Weaver joins firm of Irwin, Tardy & Morris
BRUNSWICK — Irwin, Tardy & Morris recently announced that Robert Weaver has joined the firm. Weaver is from Belfast, graduating from Belfast Area High School in 2000. He received his undergraduate education at the University of Maine at Orono, and later spent three years as policy aide to the minority leader of the Maine House […]
Martin’s Point hires new vice president
PORTLAND — Martin’s Point Health Care recently announced that Richard “Dick” Daigle has joined the staff as the new vice president of support services. According to a news release, Daigle has responsibility for developing shortand longterm strategies for Martin’s Point facilities and purchasing functions. He will have responsibility for locations, ranging from Pennsylvania to Bangor, […]
Edward Jones firm recognizes Piper
BRUNSWICK — Linda Piper of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Brunswick recently won the firm’s Edward Jones Sr. Founders Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized for building relationships with those clients we serve,” said Piper. “And it is also quite inspirational to receive […]
Maine Prep offers free PSAT session
BRUNSWICK — Maine Prep is offering high school juniors a chance to prepare for the upcoming required PSAT. The free service, a proctored PSAT followed by a discussion as students correct their tests together, will take place Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Maine Prep offices, 22 Parkers Way, Brunswick. The teacher is Jack […]
Ferstenberg joins practice in Topsham
TOPSHAM — Richard Ferstenberg, M.D., a gastroenterologist, was recently appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical staff. He is practicing with Central Maine Gastroenterology at Topsham. Prior to joining the Brunswick- Topsham area medical community, Ferstenberg practiced for nearly 20 years in Freeport, N.Y. He was a member of the medical staff at South […]
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Starting your own business — it is still one of the American dreams open to all of us. But how do you start a business? And what is its chance for success? Can a business coach help you? I decided to ask these questions, and more, to Bob Bremm, business coach and founder […]
4th annual Taste of Brunswick happens Saturday
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association recently announced that the annual Taste of Brunswick event will take place this Saturday. According to a news release, this will be the fourth year of the event, which was shifted from June to September this year. The timing was changed to take advantage of the fall harvest bounty. […]