Early last week, a statewide business publication reached out to me for comment about the PenBay Chamber — the fourth largest regional chamber in the state — ceasing operations. The organization shut their doors last Friday, Dec. 13. When asked for comment, I went on quite the tangent of what many community organizations, chambers of […]
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From the Chamber: December 10 x 100 — fa la la la ahhhhhhhh!
Ready or not, December is here and that seems to have many of us juggling wayyyyy too much between regular work, shopping, Christmas concerts, office parties, mailing cards, sending presents and maintaining our holly-jollyness. First, I will tell you to breathe. It’s a lot to handle, but you’re doing great. Secondly, accept that you can’t […]
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Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules
The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.
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From the Chamber: Old-fashioned fun in Bath and other holiday cheer
It has been an incredible couple of weeks if you have been following the events highlighted in recent columns. For starters, the two downtown tree lightings with Santa were splendid, as Santa arrived alongside Mrs. Claus by fire truck in Brunswick this past Saturday, followed by horse-drawn carriage rides in the downtown while two choirs […]
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From the Chamber: There’s so much goodness to be thankful for
It’s Thanksgiving week, and for many of us, that means time with friends and family to talk about the past year and catch up with those we may not see as often as we’d like. Depending on the family, though, every four years that gathering can have a little extra heat, especially if you’re having […]
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Freeport’s Jameson Tavern closes, cutting ties with its historic location
Jameson Tavern closed after one last night on Saturday. The owner said the tavern, which he owns the rights to, may pop up in a different Maine town — possibly closer to home.
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Brunswick aerospace company awarded $150,000 grant in push to launch
Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace received $150,000 in funding in the second and final phase of a pandemic recovery program. The company said it plans to use the funding to further its commercial space launch goals.
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From the Chamber: Some chances to build community
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Midcoast Tree Festival, presented by Hammond Lumber Company, starts this weekend! That is, of course, a joke for my loyal readers as I have been mentioning the Midcoast Tree Festival about every other column for two months. In my defense, it is truly one of the […]
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From the Chamber: Midcoast Tree Festival countdown
There is little doubt that the Midcoast Tree Festival is my favorite event of the year. Our 6th Annual MTF is just around the corner, and so this week, I want to highlight some new changes this year. However, before that, I want to tell you why this event is best community event I’ve ever […]
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Brunswick business owner awarded 2024 Manager of the Year for Small Racquet Facilities
Rob Manter, owner and manager of Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness in Brunswick, was recently awarded the national 2024 Manager of the Year for Small Racquet Facilities by the United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA). Manter, who has owned the club since 1998, was one of three pros to start USPTA League Programs in […]