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Date: September 11 Time: 3:30 PM -4:30 PM The webinar will be moderated by former MSCC President Dana Connors and will feature two guests from Maine Affordable Energy which is a ballot question committee formed to help educate Mainers about the risks associated with Pine Tree Power. Jim Cohen is a partner with the law...

BELFAST, MAINE – September 10, 2023 – Maine Wienerfest, the ultimate celebration of dachshunds and their passionate owners, returns to Belfast on Sunday, September 10th. The 18th annual event will take place from 11am to 3pm at the beautiful Steamboat Landing Park in Belfast. Originating as a casual picnic for families with these lovable, pint-sized...

Camden, Maine, September 5, 2023 – Camden National Bank announced today that Matthew Witten has joined the company as senior vice president, and director of information security. With two decades of experience, Witten brings a deep understanding of how an organization’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of customer financial data empowers users to...

United Midcoast Charities celebrated the extraordinary life of past board member and friend Sani Wolf Fogel during its annual summer event on August 22. UMC board members, staffers, and supporters gathered at the Megunticook Golf Club in Rockport to present the organization’s inaugural “Sani Award” to her family. “We’re delighted to be honoring Sani this...

OUT Maine is thrilled to announce the award of scholarships totaling $31,000 to three outstanding young people to help them better their futures. This Spring, OUT Maine received over 25 applications for the OUT Maine LGBTQ+ Scholarship program. After careful consideration, the OUT Maine scholarship committee selected three incredibly deserving applicants to receive scholarships to...

Details Maine Startup Challenge is a business plan competition for Maine’s startup ecosystem. Our goal is to encourage participation and entrepreneurial thinking across all ages and stimulate the next generation of innovative Maine entrepreneurs. Business plans will be judged by a panel of Maine investors and entrepreneurs. Tiers K-8:  1st Place Prize, $1,000 and Runner-up, $500 High School:  1st Place...

The Rockport Public Library is celebrating “Library Card Sign-up Month” throughout September. It is an opportunity to remind the community of the resources available through the library and the benefits of being a member. All Rockport residents are entitled to a free library card. Likewise, people who are employed in Rockport, teachers in Knox and...

Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education starts the new academic year with a variety of courses that will enrich your life and improve your skills. Starting September 19, Blueprint Reading Fundamentals is an introductory class that can be applied to multiple disciplines. Each of the 12 classes (held Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 weeks) will...

CAMDEN, MAINE, Aug. 18, 2023 – Allen Insurance and Financial have again been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. This is the company’s 12th consecutive year on this list. “We are honored and grateful to be a Best Place to Work in Maine again this year,” said Michael Pierce, company president....

Camden, Maine (August 21, 2023) –  The Board of Directors of Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Camden National Bank (together, “Camden National” or the “Bank”), today announced the appointment of Simon Griffiths, age 50, as the successor to current President and Chief Executive Officer, Gregory Dufour, age 63, effective December...