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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
If there’s one undeniable truth about food, it’s that it’s best when shared. We pass down family recipes, we gather and laugh over a good meal, and we make favorite dishes for our loved ones during trying times and moments of celebration.
“Food brings people and communities together,” says Marwa Hassanien, PhD, associate vice president, Community Engagement & Belonging. “Not only does food ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
On this episode of In Focus Maine, Bri Driscoll speaks with three regional chamber leaders about supporting Maine businesses, strengthening the workforce and creating opportunities for future economic growth.
Guests include Deb Neuman of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, Katie Doherty of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and Quincy Hentzel of the Portland Regional Chamber of ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, General News Article
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust, today reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $3.3 million, or $1.04 per common share, up approximately 35.7% from $2.4 million, or $0.76 per share, in the prior quarter and 23.2% from $2.7 million, or $0.84 per share, in the third quarter of 2025.
Loans totaled $946.9 million at quarter-end, up 11.3% ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, October 19, 2026
Portsmouth, NH — ConvenientMD, a leading urgent care provider in New England, announced the appointment of James (Jamie) Morse, MD, CPE, FACEP, as district medical director for Maine. In this role, Morse will oversee clinical care across ConvenientMD’s 11 Maine urgent care locations, working closely with providers and clinic teams to support high-quality, consistent patient care and continued ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, October 15, 2026
AUBURN, ME: MaineDelivery, a Maine-based provider of final mile and home delivery services, has expanded its longstanding partnership with Wayfair, resulting in significant growth for the company, the opening of a new MaineDelivery terminal in Auburn and an expanded service area reaching beyond Maine for the first time.
Wayfair was MaineDelivery’s original final mile partner when the business ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, October 15, 2026
BANGOR – The Downtown Bangor Partnership is proud to celebrate the launch of Upstairs at Benjamin’s Restaurant and Pub.
Owners Nikole and Willie Dobbins purchased Benjamin’s Restaurant and Pub from Mandy and Richard “Clarko” Clark in March of 2025 and operated the homey downstairs pub while carefully renovating the larger upstairs portion where they will be able to host events in addition to ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
HOULTON, ME (October 13, 2026) – Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, recently celebrated its employees and announced the recipient of the 2025 Top of the Mountain Award at a bank wide event held at the New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) Event Center in Millinocket. The event was well attended by employees with 153 out of the Banks 185 ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, October 09, 2026
Bangor, Maine: S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. (S.W.COLE), a geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing firm, is pleased to announce that Chad B. Michaud, PE, has been named as the firm’s next President and CEO. On January 1, 2027, Michaud will succeed current President and CEO Robert E. Chaput, Jr., PE, who has held the position since 2014.Michaud joined the firm in 1999, and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, October 08, 2026
PORTLAND, Maine (October 8, 2026) – Wright-Ryan is proud to announce two significant milestones this October: the company has once again been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine, while also celebrating 10 years as a 100% employee-owned company through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The dual achievements coincide with Employee Ownership Month, a nationwide celebration of ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, October 05, 2026
Every year, the employees and members of Bangor Federal Credit Union come together to collect non-perishable food items to benefit a local food pantry serving our community to help fight food insecurity. With the need growing every year, and the holiday season looming, we ask you to join us in collecting goods for those in need.
From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 30th, drop your ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Monday, September 28, 2026
Bangor, ME — ConvenientMD Primary Care is pleased to welcome Raghu Kanumalla, DO, to its Bangor primary care location, expanding the practice and providing greater access to timely primary care services for people in the region. “We know there is a significant need for primary care services in Bangor and surrounding areas, which is why growing our Bangor practice is so important,” said ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, September 28, 2026
Bob Jonah retired after leading employees for years. Now, he gives back as a volunteer tutor.
Gianna was in high school during COVID. Remote learning was difficult and so she went to work instead of school. Later, Gianna asked for help and was paired with Bob.
So far while working with Bob, Gianna has passed 2 out of 5 high school equivalency tests and is learning life ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
As part of the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force Report (October 2025), the Maine State Library (MSL) has received $750,000 in FY27 from the FY27 State Supplemental Budget to create an AI literacy and safety campaign for Mainers. $250,000 will be used to assemble a team and create the plan itself; $250,000 will be used for sub-granting to organizations to pilot pieces of the program; and ...read more
Categories: Education, General News Article
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Blitz is a one-day event for entrepreneurs of all stages, partners in the business and venture capital realms, and those who are considering starting their own business. Attendees attend workshop sessions, discussions, and network with founders, makers, and corporate entrepreneurs. Sessions include topics on building trust and advancing your reputation, what partners wish entrepreneurs understood ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, September 21, 2026
All-Volunteer Nonprofit Wins SCORE Award, Plans New Signature Event and Celebrates 15th Anniversary!
Senior Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE) recognized Welcome To Housing Home Goods Bank, Inc. (WTH) this year as the “Successful Non-Profit of the Year” in the State of Maine. The Northern Maine Chapter of SCORE was also recognized as the NATIONAL “Chapter of the Year.” Chris Olsen the Founder ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, August 06, 2026
The Gaziano Family and National Distributors today announced a significant expansion of the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards, increasing scholarship awards for Maine's top high school offensive and defensive linemen and reintroducing the annual awards and recognition ceremony sponsored by KeyBank.Beginning with the 2026 awards, the scholarship awarded to each of the ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
