Kennebec Savings Bank has been named the official bank of Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine’s first professional men’s soccer team. “Launching a professional soccer club takes more than just passion — it takes strong partnerships and expert support,” Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder and chief community officer of Hearts, said in a news release. “Kennebec Savings Bank […]
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Hallowell’s Healthy Communities of the Capital Area hires new staff
HALLOWELL — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area has hired Anna Pellerin as substance use prevention coordinator and Isabelle Stevens as tobacco prevention coordinator. Pellerin and Stevens will be responsible for planning and implementing policy, systems and environmental change strategies with community partners to address tobacco and substance use. Pellerin, a recent graduate of Clark […]
Maine home sales, prices, inventory all up in February
Real estate experts say increased inventory points toward a positive spring market.
Maine lawmakers advance effort to seek money for more EV subsidies
Republicans, who have criticized state efforts to promote electric vehicle sales, opposed tapping a regional source of funding. Maine exhausted its money for EV rebates in November.
Reinvention! Transformation! What should the restaurant of the future look like?
The modern restaurant dates back to the French Revolution. It may be time for a wholesale change. Local restaurateurs discuss how they might alter its framework, or how they already have.
Big Lots in Farmington has closed
The Farmington Big Lots is only open to vendors, according to a sign seen on the door March 18.
Maine’s public advocate seeks access to billing data from electricity suppliers
The move is meant to help determine how much competitive electricity providers overcharge low-income customers.
Patagonia sues Marden’s, alleging that Maine retailer knowingly sold counterfeit gear
The general manager for Marden’s says the Winslow-based company had no idea the products were inauthentic and has removed them from its stores.
Maine Public Utilities Commission names interconnection ombudsman
HALLOWELL — The Maine Public Utilities Commission has named Romayn Richards to the newly created position of interconnection ombudsman. Richards will assist customers seeking interconnection of renewable energy projects by facilitating the efficient and fair resolution of disputes between customers seeking to interconnect and investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities. He will also review interconnection policies […]
Auburn couple finds support in Jay to open nature-based learning center
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center, a nature-based education program for children, is hosting an open house Sunday to introduce families to their programs and facilities..