In these columns, I spend a great deal of time looking ahead at what is to come. To be sure, I do some of that below because keeping you informed is a key role I play for the community. However, there have been a number of events in May, and despite this being one of […]
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Jason’s Pizza marks first weeks open in Topsham
The Bangor-based family business opened its fourth location earlier this month in the Topsham Fair Mall.
Former Lewiston church to become ‘dynamic new brewery,’ event space
The City Council on Tuesday approved a loan to support Democracy Brewing’s $3.7 million project at the former St. Joseph’s church.
Block parties, breakfasts and a dozen other May-June events to dive into
Last week, we highlighted several events all happening on Brunswick Landing in May. This week, I want to touch on some events happening throughout the region so you can start marking up your late-May and June calendars for things not to miss. I do want to mention that both of the monthly chamber networking events […]
Brunswick goes retro with new gaming and record spot
Slam Tilt Records and Games will hold its grand opening party on Maine Street Saturday afternoon.
New Ventures Maine to host a 50-plus self-employment workshop in Bath
New Ventures Maine in partnership with Main Street Bath will present a free workshop for older adults to explore self-employment from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22. The workshop will be held online and in person at Main Street Bath, 15 Commercial St. The workshop, “Work for Yourself@50+,” is a careful consideration of the […]
Brunswick Landing blooming with spring events
Forgive the headline, but if I don’t think about the beautification of May flowers, I’m not sure I can square why these April showers have lingered for so dang long. With that, last week, we highlighted a few events happening in May, including our Chamber’s Hackers Ball golf tournament happening at Brunswick Golf Club this […]
Celebrating the workforce and other May happenings
There are a ton of events happening in May in the Bath-Brunswick-Topsham region. Next week, I will be assembling a shorter, more bulleted list of all the things happening so you can mark your calendars. However, there are three events I want to take a bit more time for this week, presented in reverse chronological […]
Businesses in Portland’s Monument Square say safety concerns are growing
Calls to police have more than doubled over the past 2 months compared to prior years, prompting city officials to look for ways to implement more routine patrols.
Brittany Hyde recognized for outstanding community building
This week is the last installment of our chamber award winner profiles as we highlight the unbelievable efforts of Citizen of the Year, Brittany Hyde. Beginning next week, we will start to look forward at what the summer has to offer, potentially discuss some policy bills as we head into the final laps of the […]