Monthly Archives: September 2026

Turning Tides – Biddeford

Aubrey Jane launched Turning Tides Ocean Education in 2025 to give people more opportunities to learn directly from environmental scientists while exploring Maine’s coast. A marine biologist specializing in the ecology and physiology of marine invertebrates, Aubrey saw an opportunity to help people appreciate the smaller species that are often overlooked in favor of whales,… Read more »

Maine SBDC Announces Leadership Transition

The Maine Small Business Development Center (Maine SBDC), hosted by the University of Southern Maine, announces the upcoming retirement of State Director Mark Delisle. Mark will retire on February 1, 2027, following nearly two decades of dedicated service to Maine’s small business community. Celebrating Mark Delisle’s Leadership and Impact Since becoming State Director in 2008,… Read more »

Heirloom Consignment – South Portland

Carlos Toledo purchased Heirloom Consignment in South Portland in November 2025, beginning a new career as the owner of a longtime Knightville neighborhood business. After spending two decades as a health scientist at the CDC, Carlos retired in April 2025 and began looking for a new challenge rooted in creativity and community.