December 2016
News from Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber
I don’t remember much about 2011. Or 2009 for that matter. I know all years have significance and doing a five-minute Google search, I could easily find why those years were significant, but off the top of my head they don’t stick out. It’s true that of the nearly two and a half centuries our […]
Are guest workers disposable?
Jose Rangel Chavez and 18 other Mexican guest workers were dozing as their bus hurtled down Interstate 40 in a light rain. After nine months away from home, the 22-year-old was about to complete a meandering round trip of nearly 5,000 miles. They were just north of Little Rock, Arkansas, about a half day’s hard […]
Key names Andrew Harding assistant v.p., branch manager
FREEPORT KeyBank has announced Andrew Harding as its new assistant vice president and branch manager for the Freeport branch located at 135 Main St. He is responsible for maximizing branch productivity, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and managing the employees within the branch. Harding has 25 years of experience in management, education, sales […]
Topsham physical therapy clinic using new apps to help patients
TOPSHAM Physical therapists at Head to Toe Physical Therapy of Topsham are using technology to help patients during their rehabilitation. Historically patients in physical therapy are sent home with paper instructions of exercises to complete between appointments. However, research shows poor compliance, resulting in slow recovery. Last month, Head to Toe implemented new technology to […]
MTI approves four new awards to help Maine businesses
BRUNSWICK The Maine Technology Institute approved four new awards from its Cluster Initiative Program for collaborative projects that boost Maine’s high-potential technology enabled clusters. CIP awards support the success and growth of Maine businesses by funding joint work of companies, service providers, research laboratories and educational institutions and expanding the infrastructure that helps them to […]
Police caution people against buying power products from door-to-door sellers
BRUNSWICK After apprehending a man selling so-called excess trade show product out of rental truck earlier this month, Brunswick and Freeport police departments are warning residents about illegal door-to-door transient sellers of power products. In a joint statement, Freeport and Brunswick police remind residents that it is a crime for a person who does not […]
Winter activities abound at Wells Public Library
WELLS—Colder winter weather will leave many looking for indoor activities in January and with that in mind, the Wells Public Library has a full slate of entertaining and informative events coming up for area residents. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the activities and prograns at the library in January for children and teens: […]
Kelley-Yurdin joins ENGINE staff
BIDDEFORD – ENGINE, an arts organization in Biddeford, has announced the addition of a new staff member to its growing team. Devon Kelley-Yurdin will serve as a Education and Outreach Coordinator for the arts nonprofit and will assist with creating of a strategic plan for ENGINE’s education initiatives as well as designing opportunities for both […]
Saco Grange prepares for January programs
SACO—For more than 142 years, the Saco Grange has been a popular gathering place for programs and events that promote civic pride in the community. Dedicated to improving the lives of everyone in the community, state and country, the grange continues to host programs that further community education, recreation, the economy, agricultural history and municipal […]