The CEI Women’s Business Center is now accepting registrants for Propeller, a new program designed to support women in the ideation and development of tech-based businesses. Propeller is a hands-on, eight-week program with the goal of helping women develop their business ideas in the technology sector. According to a news release, Propeller participants will receive guidance on […]

On Friday, March 6, the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber will be honoring eight business leaders at the SMMC Annual Awards Dinner for their commitment and leadership within the region. This third installment of our award winner profiles focuses on three organizations that will be honored later this week. Large Business of the Year- The Highlands […]

The Brunswick Downtown Association is hosting Maine Street Mania, a two-week shopping promotion and scavenger hunt. Maine Street Mania cards are available at participating businesses. Cards submitted with at least 12 correct answers will be entered into a drawing for gift certificates and prizes. Drawings take place on March 17. Cards that are complete with […]

Bath native Mike Brackett has announced the launch of his company Centricity, with backing from New York venture capital fund Bowery Capital, Silicon Valley investors, and the founder of a major east coast grocery conglomerate, according to a news release. Brackett grew up in his family’s grocery store, Brackett’s Market IGA in Bath, before continuing […]

Wiscasset Family Health is relocating to from 66 Water St. to 35 Water St. Beginning Monday, March 16 they will start seeing patients in a newly renovated office space. An open house will take place 3-6 p.m. Serving the Midcoast area, Wiscasset Family Health is an independently owned primary care practice. Services include comprehensive primary […]

Building community is squishy phrase. It’s not something that is easily definable. It’s about being civic-minded, engaged, selfless, kind and so much more, too. One oft-overlooked attribute is that over-extension is implied in community building. If individuals or businesses were solely accomplishing things in pursuit of their own interests then that wouldn’t be community building- […]

There is a quote, mostly attributed to Jackie Robinson but sometimes attributed to others, that goes something like, “A life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives.” The genesis of the quote is less important to me than the feeling it ignites within me. I think one can interpret theses […]

For the fourth year in a row, Pine Tree Society has earned the top 4-star ranking from Charity Navigator, according to a news release. Charity Navigator is the largest independent charity evaluator in the U.S. and 4-stars is their highest rating. Pine Tree Society helps people with disabilities lead active, more socially connected lives. It is […]