The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority that oversees the redevelopment of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station will recognize six businesses at its annual meeting on Dec. 8. The awardees for 2020-2021 include Wild Oats Bakery & Café, Sunbird Aviation, Graiver Homes, VividCloud, Salmonics and Martin’s Point Health Care, according to the authority. “These are some […]
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Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest Weekend starts Dec. 3
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest will take place Dec. 3-5. The event is marked by caroling and other live music, decorated windows and other family-friendly activities. On Dec. 3, the Creamery Pier on Route 1 will feature Santa, a live DJ and hot cocoa and cookies from 4-6 p.m. A fireworks display over the Sheepscot River starts around […]
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Topsham company partners with Filson to launch wool vests made from WWII blankets
Topsham-based accessories company Governor Baxter — in a collaboration with outfitter company Filson — is producing wool vests with material from recycled vintage WWII military blankets. Made from Governor Baxter’s private stock of WWII military surplus, the material is virgin wool produced in America’s mills according to 1940s specs, according to a news release. “Partnering […]
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MOFGA gets growing with new market in Freeport
What started as a pop-up store last winter is now a permanent, year-round marketplace operated by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
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Summer hotel, restaurant spending smashed record in Maine
Nearly $2.5 billion was spent in hotels and restaurants in Maine between June and September, blowing past the mark set in 2019.
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Environmental groups seek suspension of power line project’s federal permits
The groups have asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Department of Energy to suspend permits for New England Clean Energy Connect, citing the project’s other recent setbacks.
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After license suspension, power line’s future hangs on pending court challenges
The New England Clean Energy Connect will argue for an injunction just days before a voter-approved law to ban the project is set to take effect Dec. 19.
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From the Chamber: 6 positive happenings in the Brunswick area to share at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a special time of the year that brings together all generations of family members, from near and far, to spend some quality time eating, laughing and sharing the updates of their life. Inevitably the conversation will turn to current events, and what’s happening locally. With so many politically-charged topics nationally, this week I […]
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Economic growth, federal funds drive increase in state revenues
Gov. Mills says she will propose using some of the added revenue to help Mainers struggling with increased costs of electricity, home heating fuels, gas at the pump, and other necessities.
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Maine unemployment rate again held steady in October
The unemployment rate in the state was 4.9% for the month and has been 4.8% or 4.9% for each of the last nine months.