There’s an interesting phenomenon happening in Maine, and it’s directly related to women and their success at operating businesses here. In the past ten years, the revenue made by women business owners in the state has increased by 214 percent, according to the 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report. This increase is the highest in the country, indicating that women in Maine are clearly doing something right.
The Eastport Arts Center is excited to announce a concert by blues-inspired Americana guitarist and songwriter Sid Whelan on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Known for well-crafted lyrics and harmonically-rich guitar voicings, Whelan, a songwriting student of Steve Earle, writes songs which tackle difficult themes of contemporary American life. For his Eastport show, Whelan will perform songs in his signature style from his three albums: 2013’s “Flood Waters Rising,” 2015’s “The Story of Ike Dupree,” 2018’s upcoming “Waiting for Payday,” as well as classics from the American blues canon.
Healthy Acadia, a community health coalition serving Hancock and Washington counties, is thrilled to welcome Patrick Lyons and Bob Fitzsimmons as new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. “We’re so honored to have Bob and Patrick join our team,” stated Elsie Flemings, Healthy Acadia’s Executive Director. “They are dynamic community leaders, and each brings his own unique experience, insight, passion and expertise, which will help to guide our work and enhance our effectiveness in building healthier communities.”
Families First Community Center was awarded a $5,000 grant this week by Machias Savings Bank that nearly completes the goal toward their property purchase and renovations.
Merrimack Mortgage Company, LLC, a HarborOne Bank Company, is pleased to announce they have opened a new branch office in Machias, Maine, NMLS ID: 1665468. This is Merrimack Mortgage Company’s fourth branch in Maine; current branches include Kennebunk, Augusta and Camden. Joining the company at this new location is Branch Manager and Loan Officer Steve Richardson, NMLS ID: 889047.
How do I find an old 401(k) that I think I contributed money to at a former employer?
Approaching Retirement
Dear Approaching,
If you think you may have lost track of a 401(k) retirement account, you aren’t alone. As Americans jump from job to job, many leave scraps of their company sponsored 401(k) plans behind, believing they’ll deal with it later, but never do. To help you look for an old 401(k), here are some suggestions along with some free resources that can help you search.
Elanson Ward Davis, 83, born September 30, 1934 in Addison, Maine went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends.
Rosetta Antoinette Gove Reynolds passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Orono, Maine. She was born on January 31, 1937 in Paget, Bermuda to the late Eugene and Verona (Lawrence) Gove. She came to the United States in 1944 with her father and sisters. Soon after, her father met and married Almeda Pettigrew and moved his family to her hometown of Bucks Harbor. She spent her childhood there until she married Lester Reynolds. They moved to Jonesboro where they raised their children.
Flora ( Penny ) M. Beal, 74, our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly in Lebanon, New Hampshire on October 9, 2017. Penny was born November 21, 1942 to Vinton L. and Rose M. Beal in Rockland, Maine.