Camden National Bank has been named to Forbes magazine’s list of “World’s Best Banks” for the second consecutive year, ranking in the top 15 of 75 U.S. banks being recognized.  As of March 2022, there were 4,839 commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The recognition results from a collaboration...

Aldermere Farm, a preserve of Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), will open its doors and barnyard to the public during Calf Unveiling Day on Saturday, May 7th to introduce the newest members of Aldermere’s Belted Galloway herd. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. MCHT staff and volunteers will give behind-the-scenes tours of the barnyard at...

Machias Savings Bank is known for giving back to their communities. In 2021, MSB employees gave back to their communities throughout Maine by volunteering over 8,412 hours for many great organizations. Greg Jones, Business Banker in the Rockland branch, was selected as Machias Savings Bank’s 2021 Edward L Hennessey Jr Volunteer of the Year for...

This spring and summer, At Home Modern Weaving Studio led by Bobbie Tilkens-Fisher, will be offering an array of tapestry weaving workshops as well as a weekend-long retreat in August. Workshops are open to all skill levels, and there will be a kid’s program as well. The Thomaston studio offers a light filled, inspiring place...

Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), a statewide land conservation organization, seeks volunteers for Kids Can Grow, a six-month comprehensive gardening program, teaching youth ages 7-12 how to grow nutritious vegetables, herbs, and flowers for their families in their own 3 x 5 foot raised-bed gardens at home using intensive square foot gardening techniques. Volunteers may...

AIO Food & Energy Assistance (AIO) has partnered with Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC) to administer food pantry services to KCHC clients. Previously, KCHC ran their own food pantry from their Rockport campus for the nearly 650 people in their care. KCHC will continue to support their clients with outbound deliveries and transportation barriers that...

Bangor Savings Bank announces the promotions of two leaders: Lannie Moffatt to Chief Operating Officer and Kim Pope to Chief Banking Officer. As industry experts and tenured leaders at Bangor Savings Bank, they bring a depth of expertise, knowledge, and community commitment to their new roles. Lannie Moffatt has been with Bangor Savings Bank for...

When it snows, bright yellow FISHER® plows appear on trucks throughout the region, keeping residents safe by clearing roads and driveways. But even when the snow stops flying, a growing number of FISHER® employees work quietly behind the scenes to ensure that people in need receive housing, food, health care, and other services. More than...

Page Gallery is pleased to host Camden Life Drawing, a community figure drawing group, this April. The exhibition will open with a reception at Page Gallery, 23 Bay View Street in Camden, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 10th and will be on display through April 16th. Throughout history, artists have gathered together...

Midcoast FCU welcomes Haley Chapman as its Member Services Representative for its Thomaston and Edgecomb locations. Haley has a robust background in customer service, and while she has enjoyed her time serving customers in a retail setting, she is excited to plant her feet with Midcoast FCU. Midcoast FCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that...