Amy Calder: Labor Day, a time to stop, rest, reflect

Amy Calder urges those who enjoy the benefits of work to also know when it's time to stop.

Five Questions: Looks Back

Five business owners and executives share the wisdom they have learned and shared.

J.P. Devine: After Labor Day, is it really all right to wear white?

J.P. researched this sartorial issue and found out some people look good in white whatever the season.

Business Notes: Sales agent Fred Hebert joins Newcastle Realty Team

Central Maine business briefs: Loyal Biscuit Co. awards more than $11,000 to 4 nonprofits; TOCmedia to host 3 new social media marketing business-breakfast events at Thomas College; United Way of Kennebec Valley welcomes new director of resource development and marketing; Unity College names first ever VP of Flagship and Distance Education; Bob Berry named to board of directors at Franklin Savings Bank.

Central Maine school districts cash in on regional service center

Oakland-based RSU 18, Skowhegan-based SAD 54, Waterville, Winslow and Vassalboro school districts will continue the collaboration that has benefited them for years, maintain funding to oversee their districts.

Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck entertain at Waterville Opera House

Impaired man summoned in Waterville for accompanying permittee is State Trooper

Daniel Murray, a Maine State Trooper from Mount Vernon, was summoned on Tuesday after being stopped by Waterville Police for accompanying a 15-year-old permit driver while intoxicated.

Waterville plastic bag ban launches Sunday

Stores that are 10,000-square-feet in size or larger may no longer dispense plastic bags to customers at check-out, as required by the city of Waterville's plastic bag ordinance.

Mount Vernon man summoned for being impaired while accompanying boy driving on a permit

An adult in Waterville was charged with accompanying a motor vehicle permittee while impaired and the 15-year-old driver was charged with driving without a license.

Waterville businesses on the move

'The city of Waterville is seeing growth and interest in development at a rate that I’ve not witnessed in my 25-year involvement with the chamber,' says Kimberly N. Lindlof, president of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.