HALLOWELL– The Harlow invites Maine artists and dog lovers to submit work for Dog Days, a light-hearted art exhibition celebrating our loyal canine companions. During this exhibit, dogs will be welcomed into the gallery to enjoy the art which will be displayed at dogs’ eye level. Artwork submitted… Read More
KITTERY — The Sarah Long Bridge connecting Kittery and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will close to all traffic beginning on Monday, April 30, and remain closed through Sunday, May 6, according to a Maine Department of Transportation press release. The anticipated warmer weather will allow the completion… Read More
PORTLAND – Join the Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB) for the third installment in a 3-part series on “How To’s for the Family Business.” We continue this series with a unique workshop on how to read a standard set of financial statements and how to analyze the information… Read More
CARIBOU — Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) now has a new tool to help foster economic development and opportunity in northern and eastern Maine. The Commission received notification Tuesday, April 10 that NMDC has been designated as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the… Read More
The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is partnering with Valencia College in Orlando, FL to provide graduates from Valencia’s Network Engineering Technology program the ability to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity from UMA. “UMA is proud of our long history of providing an accessible… Read More
PORTLAND—Six parishes in the Diocese of Portland are partnering with the diocese’s Office of Vocations to offer Totus Tuus (“Totally Yours”) for the first time in Maine. Totus Tuus is a dynamic summer program for first to twelfth graders that is led by a… Read More
The dry ice warning placard on the big box in the middle of the clerical area was the talk of the station. We all just kept walking by the box and asking who it was for. I stood and pontificated that it… Read More
BANGOR – The Hemophilia Alliance of Maine will hold their inaugural “Bangor’s Best Bloody Mary” event on Sunday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at 250 Haskell Road in Bangor. This will be the first bloody mary competition of its… Read More
FALMOUTH — TideSmart Global LLC announced, the company has hired four key members of the organization to accommodate an expanding client base including two new global clients. The announcement was made by TideSmart Global’s President and CEO Stephen Woods. TideSmart Global, previously recognized… Read More
WATERVILLE— Three Thomas College business students recently placed third in a national competition against students from colleges such as Florida State University, Harding University, New England Institute of Technology, and Ohio Northern University. Kaitlyn Rourke of Lewiston, Landon Wilbur of Farmington, and Amanda Landry of Madison, attended the… Read More
ROCKPORT—The Goose River Golf Club, affectionately known as ‘The Goose’, is making final preparations for the 2018 season opening. “Once the Masters Tournament tees off in Augusta, Georgia, the anticipation for spring really ramps up,” said Head Golf Professional Alex Plummer. “I’m very much looking forward… Read More
BANGOR – Husson University will be celebrating students and faculty members’ contributions to the scientific and clinical research community’s growing body of knowledge during its Ninth Annual Research and Scholarship Day on Thursday, April 19 in the Gracie Theatre and the adjacent Darling Atrium. During the event, undergraduates,… Read More
PORTLAND — The Maine Public Relations Council (MPRC) announces that Meg Handlin earned the Accreditation in Public Relations. Handlin joins an elite group—about 5,000 plus PR professionals nationally—committed to practicing with exemplary best-in-class standards. As a professional association of Maine public relations practitioners dedicated to the continuing… Read More
DAMARISCOTTA — The First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNLC), parent company of First National Bank, today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Net income was $5.5 million, up $869,000 or 18.7% from the first three months of 2017. Earnings per common share on a fully… Read More
ELLSWORTH and PORTLAND — Maine Community Foundation seeks proposals to its Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Fund for projects and organizations that promote traditional handcrafts in Maine. An anonymous donor established the Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Fund in 2007. Grant funding supports fiber arts, ceramics, basketry, jewelry, glass arts,… Read More
Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield Third quarter honor roll Grade 12, highest honors: Yuxin Bai, Meghan Cookson, Olivia Durkee, Jose Porras, Vojtech Filipi, Hannah Folan, Allison Hughes, Sarah Kossowan, Abigail Monteyro, Anna Simeone, Micaela Simeone, Elspeth Taylor, Devon Varney, Vasilije Vojvodic, Sarah Welch; high honors: Eva Bickford,… Read More
PORTLAND — cPort Credit Union held a topping off ceremony today at its new location at 35 Middle St. in downtown Portland. Members of the branch’s construction team signed the final steel beam before it was hoisted into place on the building’s fourth story. cPort staff… Read More
Unity College celebrates Earth Week by giving community members tools and tips to help the planet UNITY — These days, there are all sorts of “hacks” out there to make life a little easier. From waterproofing your canvas shoes to creating a phone speaker out of a… Read More
Bangor Christian School Third quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Christian A. Boone, Kallie E Brown, Erik C Gorczok, Morgan J. Hobert, Austin Keib, Micah J. Martin, Sydnie M. McKenney, Abigail M. Perkins, Hailee L. Veilleux, Sarah Viekman; honors: Kennedy K. Brown, T. Luke… Read More
