Tom's of Maine

Tenants in the building include Tom’s of Maine, Kennebunk Resort Collection, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Duffy’s Tavern & Grill and Saltwater Home Interior Design.

Eighteen months after listing their historic Kennebunk home for $2.25 million, Tom's of Maine founders Tom and Kate Chappell have sold it for $1.7 million.

The company received an FDA warning citing violations that included the presence of bacteria and mold. Tom's said it has engaged water specialists to evaluate systems and is upgrading the plant.

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The traditional 'topping off' ceremony marked the addition of the last structural beam in the future Crewe Center for the Arts on the University of Southern Maine campus.

The Federal-style home, once known as Lexington Elms, dates to 1799. The Chappells have lived there since 1983.

The natural personal care products company has teamed with a foundation and a Hollywood actor on a three-year grant program to expand recreation organizations such as Rippleffect in Portland.

Tom Chappell, who co-founded Tom's of Maine, is optimistic about his most recent venture and about 2020 in general. But the state's worker shortage is an ongoing concern.