HERMON, Maine — Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is proud to announce a new long-term partnership with Maine native and former NASCAR star Ricky Craven to reimagine and revitalize the track in Hermon, Maine, renaming it Speedway Presented by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. The Bank’s 10-year sponsorship commitment will support renovation efforts and ongoing operations at the property, with the goal of enhancing ...read more

Bernstein Shur, a leading New England law firm, is proud to announce the enhancement of its Labor and Employment Practice Group with the recruitment of top talent to bolster its practice. This reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to public and private employers across Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond.Anne-Marie L. Storey joined the firm’s Portland office as ...read more

Tallwood Human Resources Consulting owner, Sara Green-Hamann, has been featured as an industry expert in a leading national article by global employer of record, Deel. The article, titled "ChatGPT for HR Tasks: 25 Practical Prompts for HR Needs," highlights Green-Hamann's strategic perspective on leveraging generative AI to streamline human resources operations and drive organizational ...read more

BANGOR, ME–UpStart Maine’s Blitz Bangor Entrepreneurship Conference is seven short days away. This year’s conference is being held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn at 250 Haskell Road from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The theme is Navigating Change, Seizing Opportunity, and registration is now open at https://upstartmaine.org/blitz-bangor-program/.   Blitz is a one-day event ...read more

Bangor, ME — Valentine Consulting Partners is pleased to share that founder Summer Allen was featured on the national podcast Rooted in Retail In the episode, Allen talks candidly with host Crystal Vilkaitis about running her brick and mortar footwear boutique, Valentine Footwear, for 12 years, how she embraced the process of closing her store, and what she teaches retailers now: lead with ...read more

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s annual Champion the Cure Challenge inspires hope for patients, families, and friends in Maine facing a cancer journey. This year, the Challenge brought 1,758 participants together to brighten the way for patients with cancer, honor loved ones, and lift up survivors. The events raised more than $750,000 through a walk, run, cycle, paddle, horse ride, or ...read more

Meeting the Need: KidsPeace Expands Special-Purpose School Services in OronoKidsPeace New England is very proud to announce the relocation of our Old Town Education Program to our newly developed and designed KidsPeace Orono Learning Center.  Learn more about what we have been up to over the last year at the Open House on November 13th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.  KidsPeace is committed to providing ...read more

Northern Light Infectious Disease Care in Bangor is pleased to welcome three new physicians to care for patients. York Chen, MD; Ahmar Jafary, DO; and Eleanor Stedman, MD, diagnose and treat a variety of infectious disease conditions and share a clinical interest in caring for patients with HIV. York Chen, MD, earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. ...read more

BANGOR, Maine — Discover Bangor, Maine through its makers! Celebrate Bangor’s vibrant craft scene on October 4 & 5 during Maine Craft Weekend, the annual statewide tour of Maine craft artist studios and events. The event promotes awareness and appreciation of craft while supporting local artists and arts organizations across the state. This year, Bangor is a Featured City for Maine Craft ...read more

Justin DeVito, DO, joins Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to care for pediatric gastroenterology patients. Dr. DeVito manages and treats all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology and has a clinical interest in inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus. The Maine native earned his medical degree from the University of New ...read more

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is excited to announce the implementation of an exciting philosophy and approach to working with its pediatric population called Collaborative Problem-Solving®, or CPS. CPS is a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach that has been proven to reduce challenging behaviors, build relationships, and teach essential life skills to children. Recognizing the unique needs ...read more