LONDON The results of recent stress tests of Europe’s biggest banks should have reassured investors that the sector can withstand another crisis. A slump in share prices across the industry since the findings’ publication on Friday suggests many have yet to be convinced. On Tuesday, bank stocks across Europe — even those that were effectively […]

What’s new at the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber It’s been 60 days since I began at SMMC, and I have to say the welcome I have received from the business community and citizens has been tremendously warm. I write articles weekly highlighting specific activities, events or local projects, and for the most part I will […]

BRUNSWICK 1. Anna, can you please give us a little background about yourself, such as where you grew up, your career path to Berrie’s, and what you enjoy doing in your spare time. I grew up in Hodgdon, Maine (Aroostook County). Even from an early age, I found myself intrigued by life stories of the […]

WOOLWICH — Expressive Gatherings recently announced its opening in Woolwich. Located at 59 Main St., it is situated in Woolwich Common, which is also home to the town’s post office and C&S Flooring. Expressive Gatherings offers country home decor and more. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

BRUNSWICK — As You Wish Party Planning is a new business locally owned and operated in Brunswick. Two mothers, Gail Gary and Stacey Backman, with 10 kids between them, know about planning parties. From birthdays, showers, weddings, graduations and more, they have plenty of experience. The business offers the services of a cake decorator, wedding […]

BATH — The following Hampton by Hilton hotels in the Midcoast area have received a 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award: • Hampton Inn Bath Brunswick located at 140 Commercial St. in Bath. • Hampton Inn Freeport/Brunswick located at 194 Lower Main St. in Freeport. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses […]

AUGUSTA — Chuck Hays, chief executive officer of MaineGeneral Health in Augusta, was recently installed as chairman of the Maine Hospital Association board of directors at the association’s annual summer forum. Hays succeeds outgoing chairman James Donovan, CEO of LincolnHealth in Damariscotta, who becomes the association’s immediate past chair. Peter Sirois, CEO of Northern Maine […]