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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $19,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to nine organizations serving communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The recipients of the donations collected during the third quarter of 2024 are:
MaineHometown Health CenterLubec ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is pleased to announce that Samantha Foss, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE has been named vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
Samantha comes to Acadia Hospital from Mount Desert Island Hospital where she served as vice president of Nursing and chief nursing officer since 2022. Prior to that, she was Northern Light Health’s director for Clinical ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway is the new sponsor for the concert series at Maine Savings Amphitheater. The 2025 Hollywood Casino Concert Series will kick off in the springtime, with a full slate of shows to run through the season at the Maine Savings Amphitheater, located in the heart of downtown Bangor.
“One of the things that has become apparent to me in my short time ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The State of Healthcare: Challenges, Choices, and ChangesBREWER, Maine (November 15, 2024) — Northern Light Health hosted a community webinar Thursday afternoon with more than 140 attendees. Attendees heard from the Maine Hospital Association and Northern Light Health on ways we can work together to overcome challenges and continue serving the needs of Maine’s communities. Speakers included Tim ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, November 18, 2024
Hospitals’ highest priority is keeping patients safe from preventable mistakes. On November 15, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center received the top patient safety score, an A grade, from The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety ScoreSM.The medical center has earned a consistent A ranking since Spring 2023 and has seen clear improvements in recent years in preventable errors, including ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, General News Article
Monday, November 18, 2024
BANGOR, MAINE- Haley Ward, Inc. is proud to announce that it has received two prestigious Maine Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Maine (ACEC of Maine). The awards were presented last week at the ACEC of Maine Fall Forum, and recognized Haley Ward’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and technical achievement in engineering and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ST. JOHN VALLEY, ASHLAND and BANGOR, Maine (November 11, 2024) — Acadia Federal Credit Union, with eight—soon-to-be nine—branches throughout northern and eastern Maine, is excited to announce the addition of Michael C. Borman as the new Vice President of Lending. Borman joined Acadia’s team last month, bringing with him over 25 years of extensive experience in the financial industry.Acadia FCU is ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
HOULTON, Maine (November 12, 2024) – Katahdin Trust Company, a local community bank founded in 1918, serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is proud to announce that they have been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine.
“Our team is the key to our success,” said Jon Prescott, President and CEO of Katahdin Trust Company. “It is because of them and their ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, November 07, 2024
December 1st through December 9th, 2024, hosted by Bidding for Good!
The Camp CaPella Holiday Online Auction is quickly becoming a Holiday favorite fundraiser for us. Camp CaPella is a non-profit summer camp serving individuals with disabilities. Over the years Camp CaPella has become the place our campers come to be themselves, see old friends and make new ones. Although many campers attend ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, November 07, 2024
Have leftover Halloween candy tempting you and the kiddos around the house? We're excited to announce that we're a drop site for Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops! Send your extra candy to our troops and make their day a little sweeter.
We're collecting until Friday, November 22nd. Drop off your candy before then, and we'll be happy to get it shipped out. Our first box is almost full already! ...read more
Categories: Community
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Bangor, Maine – The time is quickly approaching to take in some holiday magic! The Rotary Club of Bangor is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Festival of Lights Parade, happening this year on Saturday, December 7 at 4:30 PM in downtown Bangor. The theme this year is "The Magic of Rotary," and the parade promises to be a dazzling celebration of hope and joy.
With around 80 glittering ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Monday, November 04, 2024
Gather Financial Planning, with locations in Bangor and Falmouth, has joined the EP Wealth Advisors team. EP Wealth announced the news this morning, expanding its presence in Maine, having previously acquired offices in Augusta and Brunswick.
Co-founded by Michael Goldman and Abby Morton, Gather Financial emphasizes a collaborative approach to aligning clients' financial and life goals with ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, November 01, 2024
Bangor, Maine: Where Businesses Thrive
Bangor, Maine, offers a unique blend of advantages that make it an appealing choice for entrepreneurs. Nestled in the heart of Maine, the City of Bangor provides an advantageous mix of affordability, community support, and strategic positioning that can foster both growth and sustainability for new ventures.
Affordability and Cost of Living. Unlike larger ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, November 01, 2024
BANGOR, MAINE — Oct. 31, 2024 — Hit pop-rock band American Authors will be taking the stage at The Gracie Theatre on Husson University’s campus for a concert on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30pm.
The band best known for their song “Best Day of My Life,” is making the stop as part of their Call Your Mother tour.
Since releasing their debut album Oh, What a Life in 2014, New York-based American Authors ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, November 01, 2024
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is thrilled to announce the launch of a comprehensive dementia care training program in rural Maine. This project, funded in full by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1.33 million, aims to improve access to dementia care specialists and provide contemporary ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The City of Bangor is in the midst of writing a Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program. The feedback on the Consolidated Plan will help inform what neighborhood improvements to fund over the next five years, including areas such as sidewalks, street trees, and other services. The City of Bangor is also about to embark on re-writing the Land Development Code and ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Are you interested in joining other private, nonprofit and public sector leaders to explore solutions for families facing financial hardship in our community?
Heart of Maine United Way is hosting a free event on November 14, and we’d love for you and your team to attend. The ALICE Summit will bring stakeholders together to address the needs of the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Bangor, ME (October 30, 2024)
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is honored to be one of America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek and Statista. The prestigious recognition highlights the medical center’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services in the community.
Ava Collins, MHA, FACHE, interim president, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Brewer, ME – October 29, 2024 – The City of Brewer invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of "Cool Tones on the Riverwalk," an interactive music park offering a hands-on experience with professional outdoor instruments by Percussion Play, nestled along the scenic Brewer Riverwalk. The opening event, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks by Mayor Jenn Morin and Doug Farnham, ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway is expanding its hours of operation on the gaming floor, starting January 1. To prepare for the additional hours of operation, Hollywood Casino is also adding team members. The expanded hours is one of the most immediate changes taking place under the tenure of new vice president and general manager, Marc Guastella.
“My time in Bangor has ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Bangor is pretty sweet! So, during the month of November Chick-fil-A Bangor will be donating 10%, before tax from all Chocolate Chunk Cookie and Chocolate Fudge Brownie sales (excluding catering sales) to Penquis - Coats of Kindness. Enjoy a special treat or two to support a special cause –and make a difference in our community. Stop by or order a Chocolate Chunk Cookie or Chocolate Fudge ...read more
Categories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Have you been thinking about starting a child care business but aren't sure how to find a location? Do you want to learn more about the business details of running a child care? Are you wondering how to make sure your child care business is profitable? Free training starts soon through the Child Care Business Lab, a program offered by Brunswick-based CEI that has helped 40 new child care ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, October 28, 2024
BANGOR, ME: In a fish tale worthy of Paul Bunyan, the Bangor Public Library has landed a 14-foot brook trout during the final days of Artober.
“Chance” is a 14-foot-long, brilliantly colored sea-run brook trout created by Brooksville, Maine-based artist and sculptor Joey Rizzo. Arriving as part of the City of Bangor’s Artober, it will be displayed at the Bangor Public Library in Downtown ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, October 28, 2024
BANGOR, M.E. – The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returns to Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, for the tenth consecutive season March 7-9 for Kubota PBR Bangor. For one weekend only, the world’s best bull riders will take part in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast against the best bovine competitors born to buck.Tickets for the three-day event are ...read more
Monday, October 28, 2024
The Maine Department of Labor and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are continuing to partner to host a series of focus groups with businesses, in order to help inform the Department's work to develop a comprehensive guidance manual on Maine's labor laws. The manual will be a publicly accessible and free resource for employers to easily understand their legal obligations. In ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, October 25, 2024
A reimagined take on a classic entitled Mozart Requiem Renewal will fill the Gracie Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3:00 p.m. performed by Portland’s Classical Uprising.
Classical conductor/composer Dr. Emily Isaacson, Indie-rock singer-songwriter Don Mitchell and film composer Joel Lindberg reimagined Mozart’s Requiem using every note that Mozart penned and filling in the blanks to create a ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Records Management Center (RMC), a leading provider of records management and on-site shredding services, is excited to announce the newest addition to its team, Eric Sloss, who joins as a Data Management Sales Consultant. Eric brings a wealth of experience in tech sales and project management, along with a passion for solving problems and helping clients succeed. Raised in Marblehead, MA, Eric ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, General News Article
Thursday, October 24, 2024
BANGOR, MAINE- Haley Ward, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of their new environmental laboratory located at One Merchants Plaza in Downtown Bangor, Maine.
Dedicated to advancing environmental science, this facility underscores Haley Ward's commitment to ensuring high standards in environmental sampling and analysis for client trust. The laboratory will also play a crucial role in ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
HOULTON, Maine (Oct. 22, 2024) – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank in Maine founded in 1918, has announced 2024 third-quarter earnings of $2.27 million, or $0.71 per common share, an increase of 13.2% over the prior quarter.
“I’m pleased to report that our financial performance remained solid and consistent for ...read more
Categories: Economic, Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
2024 VenuesNow All-Star Amphitheater
Maine Savings Amphitheater | Bangor, Maine
Maine Savings Amphitheater has used its rustic location in Bangor, Maine, as a strength, becoming a regular tour stop for major artists — some of whom play stadiums in larger markets — as well as a respite for artists on the road.
“Maine’s called ‘Vacationland,’ it’s on our license plates for a reason,” says Alex ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
BANGOR, Maine - Husson University inaugurated its seventh president and first female CEO on Friday, Oct. 18 at The Gracie Theatre in a ceremony that included dignitaries from other universities, faculty, staff, students and U.S. Senator Susan Collins.
President Lynne Coy-Ogan was presented with the university medallion and honored with comments on behalf of the student body, staff, faculty, ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Bangor, Maine – Paul Berube has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s locations on Stillwater Avenue and Union Street in Bangor, Maine. He leads teams of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in Bangor and surrounding towns meet their financial goals.
Paul has ten ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Bangor Audiology is pleased to announce that they are officially open providing hearing healthcare. Dr. Renee McDowell comes to them from Northern Light Hearing Care where she spent two years specializing in adult hearing aid treatment, aural rehabilitation and tinnitus retaining therapy. She holds a certificate in tinnitus management.
This private practice stands apart from others as they ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Friday, January 26, 2024
Bangor, Maine – The Christine B. Foundation (CBF) has provided medically tailored grocery packages equivalent to 400,000 meals to eastern Maine residents affected by cancer since March 2020. With only two staff and 120+ volunteers leading the mission, the Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program has grown tremendously in the last 3.5 years and experienced an increased need for this integrated ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release