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Monday, August 17, 2026
BANGOR, ME: Lynch Group, a leading provider of transportation, logistics, and information management solutions, is proud to announce it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2026, marking the company’s third consecutive year receiving the honor.
Presented annually by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group, the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Bangor, Maine — August 2026 — Renew Health PLLC will celebrate the opening of its new Bangor location with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 3, at 1 p.m., followed immediately by a casual community open house from 1–4 p.m.
Renew Health offers a different approach to healthcare, combining Direct Primary Care, basic dermatology, medical aesthetics, and wellness services ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Recognizing Emma Dennis
Congratulations to our Quarterly Culture Champion Emma Dennis, Project Geotechnical Engineer at our Somersworth, New Hampshire office!
Emma is recognized for balancing her responsibilities while continuing to pursue professional growth. She prioritizes timely communication with clients and teammates and is recognized for her responsiveness. She is also thorough and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Supporting patients with cancer takes the whole community. On Saturday, August 15, cancer survivors, family, friends, and caregivers will come together to show their support and raise funds for patients with cancer at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Champion the Cure Challenge. The kick-off event, which includes a walk, run, and cycle at Northern Light Cancer Care’s Lafayette Family ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
BANGOR, ME–UpStart Maine’s Blitz Bangor Entrepreneurship Conference will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This year’s theme focuses on developing relationships with partners in Maine’s startup ecosystem. Registration is now open via Eventbrite.
Blitz is a one-day event for entrepreneurs of all stages, partners in the business and ...read more
Categories: Education, Economic, Press Release
Thursday, August 06, 2026
UMA is pleased to welcome seven new members to its Board of Visitors, bringing experience in business, municipal government, nonprofit leadership, cybersecurity, workforce development, education, and community engagement.
Katie Doherty, Deb Neuman, Peter Osborne, Cathy Milojevic-Kaey, Patrick Skeate, Cathy Conlow, and Ranae L’Italien each have strong ties to the communities and industries UMA ...read more
Categories: Press Release
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
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
CAMDEN, Maine — August 3, 2026 — Camden National Bank announced today that Josh Nash has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, succeeding William “Bill” Martel, who has retired after a distinguished career with the Bank.
In his expanded role, Nash will lead enterprise technology strategy, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, business intelligence, data ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
CAMDEN, Maine — July 29, 2026 — Camden National Bank announced the launch of a refreshed digital experience that makes it easier for customers to find information, explore financial solutions, and manage everyday banking needs online.
The updated website features clearer navigation, streamlined product information, comparison resources, enhanced calculators, expanded FAQs, and improved digital ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank in Maine founded in 1918, has announced 2026 second-quarter earnings of $2.4 million, or $0.76 per common share, and $4.9 million for the first six months or $1.54 per common share.
The second quarter provided continued loan growth of $47.4 million or 5.4%. This ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
After almost 50 years in the plumbing business, Nichols Plumbing and Drain Cleaning has new ownership. Laura and Master Plumber Field Glover of Bangor concluded the purchase of Nichols recently and look forward to leading the Bangor areas most trusted authority on plumbing, gas, and/or drain solutions.
“We are excited to grow the next era of plumbing in the Bangor area, building off the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 27, 2026
Bangor, ME - Tick activity has reached the highest levels in the U.S. in nearly a decade, with northern New England states experiencing the highest spike in cases. For every 100,000 emergency department visits, 105 nationwide, and 189 in the U.S. Northeast (a group of states that extends from Virginia to Maine) are due to tick bites, as of April, according to the CDC Tick Tracker. ConvenientMD ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 27, 2026
Bangor, Maine - Bangor Beautiful and the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring a major new community mural to the heart of downtown Bangor. Maine artist Rachel Gloria Adams will transform the large exterior wall at 2 Hammond Street with a mural incorporating Bangor-inspired patterns created by local artists. Installation is expected to begin September 14, with a community ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Fun Facts
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting business bank accounts through sophisticated social engineering schemesBusiness owners face a growing threat from corporate account takeover (CAT) scams, a type of fraud in which criminals gain unauthorized access to company bank accounts and initiate fraudulent transactions. Financial institutions, including KeyBank, and cybersecurity professionals warn ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
BANGOR & NORTHEAST HARBOR, Maine – July 21, 2026 – Wright-Ryan, Maine's premier employee-owned construction company, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Bangor and Northeast Harbor offices, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and long-term commitment to serving clients and communities throughout Central, Coastal, and Downeast Maine.
The company ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 20, 2026
In 2014, the Courageous Steps Project started the Back-To-School Drive with the goal of supporting children in need as they geared up to return to the classroom. They believe that no family or child should have to choose between food and school supplies, and they endeavor to eliminate that choice altogether. To accomplish that goal, the Courageous Steps Project works directly with area educators ...read more
Categories: Community
Monday, July 20, 2026
As Student Services Coordinator, Benny recruits and orients students, connects them to resources, and helps foster meaningful tutor-student relationships that encourage long-term success.
With a background in community advocacy, client support, and working alongside underserved populations, Benny enjoys using her professional and volunteer experiences to help others navigate barriers ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 20, 2026
BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Casino will be the site of the inaugural Bangor Comedy Festival. The two-day event is essentially an extension of the High Stakes House of Comedy, a monthly Friday-night comedy series that has featured regional headliners with Maine-based supporting acts and hosts.
“We dipped our toe into comedy a little more than a year ago, and after several nights of sold out ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 20, 2026
Portsmouth, NH – ConvenientMD has announced the recipients of its 2026 Student Scholarship Program. This year, ConvenientMD awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 11 graduating high school seniors across Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts who plan to pursue higher education in healthcare-related fields. The annual scholarship program reflects ConvenientMD's commitment to strengthening the future ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 20, 2026
Bangor, Maine – July 7th, 2026 – ClearPoint Capital, a financial wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial, Inc.with Ameriprise Financial Services, has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2025.
ClearPoint Capital was honored with this award because of their ability to consistently deliver personalized, goal-based advice and exceptional client service. Award recipients earned ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Calling all golfers! Join us for the 12th annual Bangor Federal Credit Union Ending Hunger Golf Tournament being held on Thursday, September 3rd at Rocky Knoll Golf Course in Orrington. We are looking for generous sponsors and teams eager to help raise money for the Campaign for Ending Hunger and drive us ever closer to ending food insecurity in our communities! If you, your business, or your ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber
