Olivia Luedee opened Keepsake Bridal in Thomaston after returning home to Midcoast Maine. She had nearly a decade of bridal industry experience and a clear vision for a boutique that felt personal, distinctive, and rooted in care. After years in the wedding world, and after going through the dress shopping process as a bride herself,… Read more »
Dr. Ashley St. John and Dr. Nicole Heal founded Skills for Life to address a critical need for early childhood special education services in southern Maine. Their South Portland preschool provides specialized education and early intervention for young children with developmental disabilities. Both founders brought extensive experience to the venture. Nicole has worked in behavior… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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.
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