BANGOR – Husson University announced today that President Robert A. Clark, PhD, CFA, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2018. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., CHEA is a national… Read More
Course Attracts Leading Scientists in Aging Research from Around the World BAR HARBOR — The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that Life Biosciences, a biotech company co-founded by David Sinclair, Ph.D., a leading researcher on aging and age-related diseases, has contributed $100,000 to fund its… Read More
PORTLAND — Rob Barrett, owner of Barrett Made, announced the development of The Public Works, a collective workspace in Portland’s evolving Bayside neighborhood that will change the way people think of shared work environments. Slated to open this fall, The Public Works is a three-tiered creative… Read More
CAMDEN — As summer fairs wind down, people look ahead to the next big season for selling hand-made goods: Christmas. On Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the John Street United Methodist Church, 98 John Street, will once again host a Craft Fair… Read More
Closing of Massachusetts school brings students to Maine to complete degrees AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta has accepted five students from the recently closed Mount Ida College allowing them to complete their educations. The Newton, Mass. institution closed its doors… Read More
ALNA — Local candidates invite voters to informal gatherings over coffee on 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, at various locations across the county. This week, State House candidate Jason Putnam of Wiscasset, and State Senate candidate, Laura Fortman of Nobleboro, will meet with voters at the Alna General Store,… Read More
PRESQUE ISLE — TAMC welcomed the following “Special Deliveries” born at AR Gould Memorial Hospital in Presque Isle during the month of July, 2018. BUCK – A boy, Harrison Jeramy Doyen Buck, born July 16, to Melissa and Jeramy Buck of Mapleton. Maternal Grandparents… Read More
Forty-two runners took part in the first Big Run Around the Mountain half marathon on Sunday, Aug. 14, sponsored by TAMC and Bigrock MARS HILL — More than 40 runners from Maine and New Brunswick enjoyed the sweeping views around Bigrock Mountain during a half marathon… Read More
CAMDEN — A New Members’ Coffee was held Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the home of Camden Garden Club Membership Chair Molly Foster. In the delightful waterfront setting, Brian Crawford-Green, Berna Cummins, Ruth Ellison, Sandy Hurlbut, Deb Lyon, Elizabeth Selfridge and Cathy Ward were welcomed into the club. Unfortunately… Read More
PITTSFIELD — Maine Central Institute inducted three to the School’s Hall of Fame and honored one alumna with its Distinguished Achievement Award during its 2018 Reunion held Friday, Aug. 3. L. Ross Fitts, Peter Fendler, Deborah Rozeboom, and Susan Haseltine, Ph.D. were recognized during an awards ceremony on… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Mount Desert Island Hospital’s partnership with the Downeast Substance Treatment Network, its integrated care philosophy and its new Palliative Care Program were just some of the accomplishments highlighted at the organization’s 2018 annual meeting on Monday. The meeting began with a dedication to Leroy Harding,… Read More
BANGOR—“Each facet of ‘The Little Way’ is small and simple, and all of it is centered upon bringing families and their littlest members closer to the love of their Father.” The words of Vanessa Rehmeyer describe, with great humility, a program that has grown… Read More
49 attorneys named to Best Lawyers PORTLAND and AUGUSTA, Maine, and MANCHESTER, N.H. — Bernstein Shur, a leading New England-based law firm, announced that 49 attorneys have been named to “Best Lawyers in America 2019.” In addition, six attorneys were named a Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the… Read More
POLAND SPRING — For those walking, running, biking and attending this weekend’s Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Champion the Cure Challenge in Brewer, be sure to bring your own bottle to refill at the Poland Spring Hydration Station. It’s a self-contained mobile trailer where people can fill up their reusable bottles with… Read More
DAMARISCOTTA — “Climate Change Impacts Assessment and Policy — Where we are Gaining and Losing” is the next “Egghead Evening” to be held 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s Campaign Office, 521 Main St. Katherine Jacobs, director… Read More
The series of informal meetups with candidates continues in August NEWCASTLE — All interested voters are invited to meet candidates 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Split Rock Distilling, Osprey Point Road and Route 1 in Newcastle. There is… Read More
Back-to-school tips from the American Red Cross can help make students’ return to the classrooms safer. There are special steps for parents of younger kids and those going to school for the first time: Make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how… Read More
PORTLAND — United Way of Greater Portland announced the investment of $3.74 million in 74 programs and initiatives with 48 funded community partners, including $256,500 of investments in its Brick & Beam Society and Women United affinity groups. In addition, UWGP is one of more than… Read More
