The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.
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A big, beautiful cautionary tale: An open letter to our federal delegation
The arts help us understand ourselves and each other. Through novels, films, songs or a stage play, we gain perspective beyond our own, watching characters navigate choices and consequences. Often, we see them stumble — blinded by ambition, fear or good intentions gone wrong — and we learn lessons they never get to. Art offers […]
Taking advantage of the chance to slow down
There is a lot going on in the world right now, and there are numerous topics I could opine about from state and federal policy and the potential ramifications, or the workforce projects we are working on and specifically the expansion of the Connecting to Tomorrow program, or the fall events which we are unveiling […]
Rainy weekends and thoughts on the diverse weekend ahead
Let’s start with a story. I had a remarkable business reminder the other day in the grocery store. I saw one of our great local restauranteurs who is very intentional and charming on their social media channels. I mentioned a recent video they had posted and how nice it was, and they thanked me. Then […]
Maine’s oldest winery, Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, is up for sale
Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, known for its blueberry wines, is for sale after over 40 years in business.
Downtown Portland Renys will not renew Congress Street lease
The company said it will not renew its lease next April and does not have plans to open a new location in the city.
Freeport chamber to host business starter course on ChatGPT
The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce will host a new Lunch and Learn event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at 42 Main St. “Smarter Business in 60 Minutes: A Starter Course on ChatGPT” will focus on how to put the AI tool to work for businesses. Attendees will discover how AI can streamline daily […]
New Ventures Maine to offer business-planning class in Brunswick and online
New Ventures Maine will host a free, comprehensive, business-planning class in Brunswick and via Zoom starting July 1. The registration deadline for the eight-week course is June 20. For new entrepreneurs or current business owners, the class, “Venturing Forth,” will help participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators […]
Midcoast chamber’s June 10 x 100: Welcome back summer, stay as long as you want
As the parent of two boys, one of which loves nothing more than to be outside, these Saturday rain days are getting old! Looks like this weekend will be the last wet Saturday for a while, which leads us into our June 10 x 100, as a party in Bath is getting moved one week. […]
Dog photography the focus of new Brunswick studio
Soul Dog Studio on Range Road will start taking dog clients and their humans this summer.