AUGUSTA — Sean Riley, chief operating officer for Freeport-based Maine Course Hospitality Group, recently announced the selection of longtime employee Gordon Clark as the general manager of the new Hampton Inn in Augusta. According to a news release, Clark has been general manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Brunswick since its opening in […]
March 2012
Brunswick resident joins brokerage office
BRUNSWICK — Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New England recently welcomed Brunswick resident Larry Reese to its office in Brunswick. As a sales associate, Reese will provide residential real estate services in Brunswick, as well as the surrounding communities of Harpswell, Bath, West Bath, Freeport, Topsham, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Lisbon, Wiscasset and Richmond. Reese has chosen […]
Gomberg joins staff at Coastal Ortho
BRUNSWICK — Bruce Gomberg, M.D., has recently joined Brunswick-based Coastal Orthopedics Sports Medicine as an orthopedic surgeon. According to a news release, Dr. Gomberg special- izes in total and partial knee replacements, hip replacements, knee arthroscopy and fracture surgery. He is an adjunct assistant professor at Dartmouth College School of Medicine. Gomberg is board certified […]
Bonney Staffing earns national recognition
PORTLAND — Bonney Staffing Center has been nationally recognized by Inavero, an Oregon-based satisfaction firm, as Best of Staffing for 2012. According to a news release, participants of the competition were evaluated on two fronts — client satisfaction and talent satisfaction. Bonney Staffing Center was awarded the Best of Staffing recognition for both categories. Bonney’s […]
Homeless pets go online at Petfinder
BRUNSWICK — Buddy Up Animal Society of Brunswick has joined other animal welfare organizations in the area that list their homeless pets on Petfinder.com, the oldest and largest database of adoptable animals on the Internet. According to a news release, the site currently has more than 359,000 homeless pets listed, and it is updated continuously. […]
Cumberland Farms kicks off fundraiser
BIDDEFORD — With the help of a fundraiser sponsored by Cumberland Farms, the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center will be receiving financial support for its pediatric programs and services. During the next four weeks, participating Cumberland Farms stores in Maine will donate five cents per cup from its coffee sales to benefit […]
L.L. Bean’s annual fishing weekend coming March 16-18
FREEPORT — Lefty Kreh, Lou Tabory and best-selling fishing writer Chris Santella will be available at the store on Saturday and Sunday to visit with customers, share stories, sign autographs, books and more during L.L. Bean’s 22nd annual Spring Fishing Weekend on March 16-18. According to a news release, Bill Gorman, greatgrandson of Leon Leonwood […]
NEW LOCATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Curves is now located at 10 State Road in Bath. Services or Goods Offered: 30-minute fitness program designed for women. Location: 10 State Road, Suite 2, Bath. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 […]
Celtics stay hot; down Rockets
BOSTON — The streaky Boston Celtics are winning again, just in time for an Atlantic Division showdown with the first-place Philadelphia 76ers. Paul Pierce scored seven of his 30 points in overtime on Tuesday night as the Celtics recovered from a second-half slumber to beat the Houston Rockets 97-92 for their fifth consecutive win since […]
UMaine’s Sullivan earns HE honor
ORONO — University of Maine men’s ice hockey goalie Dan Sullivan was named the Hockey East Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. He shares the honor with Parker Milner of Boston College. It is the second time that Sullivan has been named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week this season. Sullivan recorded his […]