LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank recently announced the appointment of Neil Kiely to the position of president, effective immediately. Kiely succeeds Paul Andersen, who will retain the title of CEO until Dec. 31, 2019, at which point Kiely will assume the CEO role as well. The board of directors has elected Andersen as vice chair of […]

PORTLAND — Gary Vogel, attorney at Drummond Woodsum, is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related service providers. Founded in 1985, MEREDA promotes responsible development and ownership of real estate in Maine through legislative advocacy, educational programs and professional […]

It’s the best time of the year to take a few vacation days and soak in some summer rays with friends and family. As we outlined last week, August is an incredibly busy time of the year for community events and that continues this weekend and straight through August. Actually, this Saturday is Aug. 18 […]

FARMINGTON Help Wanted A steady line of people forms at the register of Ron’s Market every day around lunchtime, their hands full of pizza, soft drinks and beer as they wait to pay and get out the door. But when it comes to making the pizza and stocking the soft drinks and beer, there’s no […]

BRUNSWICK When most people think of Maine seafood, they think lobster. But in the kitchen at The Brunswick Inn, executive chef Ali Waks-Adams has been cooking another local crustacean that has quite a different reputation: green crabs. Last month, a pot of oil sizzled on the stove as Waks-Adams dropped in a live, beer-battered green […]

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank’s MainStreet Foundation recently announced the recipients of its impact grants for the second quarter of 2018, including one going to a program in Bath. Recognizing a need for at-risk kids in Maine to be safe, healthy, active, happy, educated and nourished, the foundation awards grants to organizations actively working to help […]

In Midcoast Maine in August, we get flooded with dozens of postcard-quality images every day, around every corner. It’s the blessing of living in such a beautiful place, and August is the month that we share these moments with friends and family. And why not, the weather is warm, school is around the corner, and […]

The Bureau of Economic Analysis on July 27 released the GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2018: 4.1 percent. GDP — or gross domestic product — is the rate at which the total value of goods and services produced in the U.S. grew. Together with unemployment and inflation, it usually receives a lot […]

BRUNSWICK — Aubree Harris, RN, has joined Mid Coast Senior Health as the director of nursing. In her new role, she will manage the nursing department and oversee the daily operations of the Mid Coast Senior Health’s long-term care community, Mere Point, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation at Bodwell. “We are delighted to have Aubree […]

BRUNSWICK — Tedford Housing, whose mission is creating pathways from homelessness to home by partnering with people and their communities, recently held its annual meeting and awards event at the Brunswick Golf Club. Community and staff honorees included Brenda Houdlette, Oasis Free Clinics, Doug Morell, Danielle Triffitt, Pauline Hanson and Donna Verhoeven. In addition to […]