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Michael Cato announced to depart from College in March
In a community-wide email sent Tuesday morning, President Safa Zaki announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Michael Cato will depart Bowdoin in March 2027 to become an associate partner at Opus Partners, a leadership advisory and executive search firm. During his time at Bowdoin, Cato shaped the...
WGME
Amazon inches closer to Gorham warehouse approval amid local resistance
GORHAM, Maine (WGME) -- Amazon’s controversial Gorham distribution center just cleared a massive hurdle bringing the facility closer to reality. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has approved its environmental permits. The state agency ruled the nearly 150 thousand square foot facility won't adversely impact the local environment or...
WPFO
Mainers share their stories during Contractor Concerns Community Forum in Lewiston
PORTLAND (WGME) – The CBS13 I-Team heard about home renovation problems, unfinished projects and property owners searching for answers Wednesday at its Contractor Concerns Community Forum in Lewiston. People came through the doors with questions about projects that stalled, work that was never finished and contractors they say stopped...
mainepublic.org
Opposition mounts to CMP's Greater Portland buildout
Concerns about the potential impacts of a planned half billion-dollar upgrade to the Greater Portland electric grid are mounting among some local residents and elected officials. Central Maine Power is seeking approval from state utility regulators for a planned $547 million project to update poles, wires and electric substations in...
papnews.com
Maine utility sues five paper companies over alleged PFAS contamination
Greater Augusta Utility District filed a federal lawsuit seeking to recover costs linked to alleged PFAS contamination of drinking-water sources in Maine. The case names five companies associated with current or former paper and packaging operations along the Kennebec River. The complaint was filed on 7 October 2026 in the...
mainebiz.biz
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a leader in designing and building U.S. Navy ships. The company also provides maintenance, modernization and lifecycle support services for Navy ships and maintains the most sophisticated marine engineering expertise in the world to support future capabilities. Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, the ability to design, build and maintain our nation’s most advanced warships is a critical element of the U.S. defense industrial base.
WPFO
Hannaford promotes 'exciting new offers' as online services remain offline
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Hannaford's parent company is providing an update on when online services could be restored for the grocery chain. In a statement posted Monday, Ahold Delhaize said it took certain systems offline, including its brands' websites and apps, as a precautionary measure after learning about suspicious activity in its IT infrastructure.
visitfreeport.com
Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center – Become a Community Supported Forest Member
The Celebration Tree Community Supported Forest offers a unique opportunity for families and individuals to engage with nature and foster connections with one another. Only Community Supported Forest Members can cut their own tree!. Choose from three different membership levels: Classic, Wellness, and Wreathmaking. All Members receive:. First Choice of...
WGME
Orchard Farm Ridge in Gorham up for sale
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A farm in Gorham is up for sale. The owners of Orchard Ridge Farm say they're planning to sell it. In a post on social media, they said they no longer have the "bandwidth" to keep the farm going. They also pointed to a fire at the...
mainebiz.biz
‘Spa-inspired’ dental hygiene practice to open at Rock Row
A registered dental hygienist with 25 years in the industry is opening her first independent practice in Maine, at the Rock Row development in Westbrook. Josering Alobwede said build-out for the dental hygiene practice, Blue Bliss Dental Wellness, is underway. The practice’s approach will be to connect oral health and overall well-being.
The Maine Monitor
Experts clash over long-term drought risks during Poland Spring permit renewal hearings
DENMARK — The Denmark Select Board held the third in a series of extended public hearings last week on Poland Spring Water Co.’s extraction permit renewal, scheduling a fourth meeting to evaluate public comments and the company’s responses.
Bangor Daily News
Spinnaker Trust celebrates 25 years of growth and community impact
Independent Maine firm marks milestone with more than $3.2 billion in assets under management and more than $500,000 contributed to the community over the past decade PORTLAND —- Spinnaker Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of growth from a six-person boutique firm to a team of more than 40 serving individuals, families, […]
mainebiz.biz
Maine Launch Summit to put state’s space industry in focus
Aiming to pick up where the Maine Space Conference of 2024 left off, the Maine Space Corp. plans to convene the two-day Maine Launch summit next month. The event is scheduled for Nov. 5-6 at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute at 100 Fore St. in Portland. The summit is part...