Machias Savings Bank named one of the Best Banks to Work For September 2, 2018 by Staff on Business, News Machias Savings Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in the Nation for the fourth year in a row, placing eighth on the list of 85 banks chosen to receive the honor. Machias Savings Bank is the only bank headquartered in Maine to earn a spot on the list, and …
Newsprint tariffs reversed, but harm may be done September 2, 2018 by Kate Cough on Business, News ELLSWORTH — Less than a year after they were first imposed, tariffs on Canadian newsprint instituted by the U.S. Commerce Department have been abolished. In a unanimous vote on Wednesday, the five-member United States International Trade Commission overturned the tariffs, saying the imports of Canadian newsprint do not threaten or harm U.S. producers. In a …
Jackson Lab celebrates completion of first phase of Ellsworth facility August 23, 2018 by Kate Cough on Business, Health, News ELLSWORTH — City and state officials gathered with representatives from The Jackson Laboratory on Aug. 23 to celebrate the opening of what its operators say is the most advanced mouse-production facility in the world. The facility has been named in honor of Charles E. Hewett, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the lab, …
Federal government announces reduction in Canadian newsprint tariffs August 17, 2018 by Kate Cough on Business, News ELLSWORTH — The U.S. Commerce Department announced last week that it would lower tariffs on Canadian newsprint imposed in January. But some industry representatives worry that the decision may be too late to help newspapers struggling with the increased costs. Many of those papers have already cut back pages and laid off employees. The department …
Downtown shop reopens August 14, 2018 by Staff on Business, News ELLSWORTH — (KoT) Contemporary Functional Craft has relocated to 6 State St. in downtown Ellsworth and is open for business from Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On July 17, (KoT) owner Cara Romano opened the doors of a new brick and mortar store in downtown Ellsworth. With husband and local builder David LaValle, …
Washington Street development approved August 13, 2018 by Kate Cough on Business, News ELLSWORTH — A 24-unit development on Washington Street was unanimously approved by Planning Board members on Aug. 8, meeting little of the resistance that had plagued the project early in the process. In an interview following the meeting, developer Jonathan Bates said he would likely break ground on Washington LUXE at the beginning of September, …
Hannaford to undergo $3.9 million in renovations August 13, 2018 by Kate Cough on Business, News ELLSWORTH — Hannaford Supermarket is about to get a $3.9-million makeover, according to plans filed with the Code Enforcement Office. A representative from Hannaford declined to comment on the renovations, saying in an email that “Hannaford has not announced a plan to undertake a remodel of the Ellsworth store.” But plans filed with the Code …
Harmon Tire files for Chapter 11 August 8, 2018 by Kate Cough on Business, News ELLSWORTH — Harmon Tire Inc. at 220 High St. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Aug. 1. Also, company owner Milton Albert Harmon Jr. filed for personal bankruptcy. The company has been in business for 72 years, operating a tire center and service bays and, more recently, a car wash. Harmon Tire Inc. lists in its …
Co-working space opens in Ellsworth August 3, 2018 by Kate Cough on Business, News ELLSWORTH — Do you need someone to look over that email before you send it, or edit that line of code? Or do you simply want a desk that isn’t covered in dog hair and disconcertingly close to the laundry pile? Co-working spaces are here for you, says Nicole Ouellette, owner of Anchorspace, which recently …
Grocery prices holding steady July 30, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Business, News ELLSWORTH — Prices for most grocery staples have stayed flat or unchanged since last quarter. That’s the main finding of The American’s latest Market Basket report. Every quarter, the newspaper records the price of grocery staples at the Ellsworth Hannaford, Shaw’s Supermarket and Walmart and averages the prices together. The prices for Cheerios, milk and …
