The past two weeks we have looked at January through April in our 2020 half-year review. This week we want to look at the transformative and contentious months of May and June and take a peek at the second half of 2020. With these months being more recent, I want to highlight just a few […]
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From the Chamber: The half-year review of the longest year: Part 2
Last week we looked back at the first two months of our 2020 half-year review. It’s interesting to recall that there was a time, pre-COVID, that we had all of these other plans that have since gone unrealized. This week we’ll dive into March which was the month when everything shifted as COVID-19 went from […]
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Harpswell Wharf store reopens under new management
The Holbrook Community Foundation, a local non-profit based in Cundy’s Harbor, recently re-opened the Grille and General Store at the Holbrook Wharf. Both are seasonal businesses and have re-opened for the summer on July 1 under new management. Alison Hawkes will operate the grill along with chef Josh Meier. Hawkes is part of the seventh […]
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From the Chamber: Half-year review of the longest year, Part 1
Before becoming the executive director of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber in 2016, I was the executive director of the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce beginning in 2007. At each stop, I’ve had the pleasure of writing either weekly or monthly columns in local newspapers. It’s a great outlet for me to give thoughts to […]
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From the Chamber: A follow-up on social distancing and signs of growth
In last week’s column,I released the initial results of our Consumer Attitudes on Masking and Social Distancing survey, which was a very dense piece with lots of statistics and takeaways. The results are very instructive and I made several conclusive statements about the importance of social distancing. I fear though, I may have botched the […]
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Climate-conscious, eco-conservation subdivision opening in Brunswick this summer
Douglas Ridge, tucked into 280 acres of conservation land off Hacker Road, will feature 18 0.6 acre lots for “high tech, high performance, healthy homes,” — the ideal modern conservation subdivision done the right way, according to the developer.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens announces new president/CEO
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Board of Directors has announced that, as of July 6, Gretchen Ostherr will become the Gardens’ next president and CEO. “Gretchen brings a strong record of vision and commitment to mission,” said Judy Parkhill, head of the search committee, in a news release, “a passion for the outdoor environment, demonstrated leadership, […]
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Freeport candy company is sweet on Maine’s popular CDC director
FREEPORT — A Maine candy company has a sweet spot for the state’s Center for Disease Control director. Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine CDC director, served as inspiration for the “Shah Bar” created by Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections. The candy bars feature an image of the smiling, bespectacled doctor, along with a big red heart […]
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People Plus to offset fundraising loss with paddleboard auction
Brunswick – People Plus is auctioning off a paddleboard package in order to offset a fundraising loss from their annual Music in April gala, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event normally brings in more than $60,000 to the Brunswick-area nonprofit senior center. The paddleboard package is valued at $1,009 and includes […]
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From the Chamber: Ways to help overwhelmed businesses
Each week, along with this column, I write a weekly e-newsletter for my members. Typically, it’s filled with chamber program updates, community event announcements and news submitted by chamber members. Occasionally though, like with this column, I’ll address larger themes. Last Friday, our e-newsletter featured a piece about being overwhelmed. I wanted to share a […]