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William Cotter, Colby College’s longest-tenured president, dies at age 87
Alexis Wells March 13, 2023William Cotter raised academic standards, diversified the student body and the faculty, increased the endowment, constructed new buildings, and added more than a dozen academic disciplines and two dozen endowed faculty chairs.
I scream, you scream: Gifford's Ice Cream comes up with temporary post-fire production fixes
Alexis Wells March 9, 2023The company announced it is working with four partners to temporarily produce Gifford's Famous Ice Cream as the family makes necessary repairs and prepares the Skowhegan factory to make ice cream again following a February fire.
Maine Marathon names nonprofit beneficiaries for 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: March 9, 2023This year's race beneficiaries include the Ecology School in Saco and three other nonprofits.
Ice, ice baby: Norway Savings renews Auburn ice arena naming rights
Renee Cordes Updated: March 7, 2023Auburn's facility is home to the second-largest youth hockey program in the state, six local high schools and special hockey events, including Maine Mariners hockey and the University of Maine's Lady Black Bears.
Kennebec Savings promotes VP in charge of marketing, communications and community giving
Alexis Wells Updated: March 7, 2023Amanda Cooley will now oversee marketing, communications and the bank's local philanthropy program.
Maine Cap N’ Stem is growing mushrooms — and growing a business
Ann Fisher Updated: March 5, 2023With backing from Maine Technology Institute, CEI and Camden National, the Gardiner startup has been able to expand operations and find new customers.
Rarebreed indeed: Portland vet startup tops Inc.'s regional growth list
Renee Cordes Updated: March 6, 2023Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, a Portland-based independent network of veterinary practices, is one of two Maine companies on the list, joined by Auburn-based food maker Scott & Jon's.
Bates College picks Minnesota Law dean as next president
Alexis Wells March 2, 2023Prior to joining the Minnesota Law School, Garry W. Jenkins was a professor of law at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law for 12 years, including eight years as associate dean for academic affairs.
Affordable housing in southern Maine to see $1.2M influx from feds
Ann Fisher March 2, 2023The money will be split among three organizations that could also use the funds to help preserve neighborhoods and/or educate residents about homeownership.
Building Business: Significant construction projects underway around Maine
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 6, 2023Construction projects underway include the Vertical Harvest site in Westbrook, a new maintenance facility at Acadia National Park and an education and research center at Wolfe's Neck in Freeport.
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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