As August continues to be as popular for out-of-state vacationers as it is for in-state Staycationers, I wanted to continue highlighting some of the August events you can do with your family in the coming days and weeks. If you missed last week’s column we highlighted the 6 days per week of live outdoor music […]
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Midcoast municipalities grapple with staffing amid nationwide labor shortage
Maine’s municipal workforce dropped by about 3,500 employees in the last two years, according to state data.
Woolwich may get second recreational marijuana store
Highly Cannaco, a recreational marijuana retail enterprise, is looking to open a retail location in what is now Holistic Alternatives, a medical marijuana store on Route 1.
Brunswick’s CEI welcomes new board and team members
Brunswick-based Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) announces the appointment of two new members, Debby Miller and Briana Warner, to its board of directors. The CEI family of organizations also added four new staff members, Lydia Atwood, Jen Burtchell, Rachel Rathburn and Tabin Tangila Mesu Kamba, to its teams. New CEI board member Debby Miller is vice […]
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to debut new digs in Brunswick
After beginning two new programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association plans to cut the ribbon for the new Pleasant Street location on Aug. 12.
From the Chamber: Thriving during staycation in Brunswick area
Maine State Music Theatre is back and more
Topsham butcher shop, a family business for 92 years, to close
While the retail store is closing due to a lack of workers and health issues in the family, other facets of the business will continue.
Forbes Announces Bath Savings as one of America’s Best-in-State Banks for 2021
Forbes recently recognized Bath Savings as one of America’s Best-in-State Banks for 2021. As part of its fourth annual ranking, Forbes and its research partner Statista, surveyed nearly 25,000 customers in the U.S. for opinions on their current and former banking relationships. Financial institutions were scored on overall recommendations and satisfaction, as well as five […]
Mid Coast Hospital welcomes ICU and respiratory therapy director
Mid Coast Hospital has announced that Tricia Olson has been promoted to director of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Respiratory Therapy. Olson will provide direction for the overall growth and development of the department. Olson has served as a nurse in the ICU since 2009, and held a key role in the ICU as […]
Guests are back, but Maine hotels are still struggling because of labor shortage
Many hotel employees are wearing different hats every day, pitching in to fill gaps caused by the pandemic and a shortage of foreign workers.