Damariscotta

Bath Savings Trust Co. has hired Jim Goodbody as vice president and trust officer.

Mid-Coast Energy Systems’ expansion into Northport reflects electrification growth trends, as the firm received phone calls from the area for installations and servicing.

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy said the products failed tests around yeast and mold content.

Damariscotta-based First Bancorp said earnings for the second quarter increased 2.5% and earnings per diluted share were up 2.4%.

Bath Savings Trust Co. has hired Ashley Daigle as a trust and investment officer. 

CEO Tony McKim said the first quarter was in many ways a continuation of the primary themes and challenges the bank saw throughout 2023.

The relatively snow-free winter weather has been a challenge for outdoor recreation sites, but construction firms are making good use of the milder weather.

The company's president and CEO said the year presented multiple challenges for the banking industry, including interest rate increases and concerns around failures of some large regional banks.

The aquaculture sector has seen an increase in women entering the field. But access to training opportunities can be a barrier for women looking to enter the industry or grow existing businesses.

A former business owner, a world traveler and long careers in the insurance industry are in the backgrounds of hires at the Damariscotta office.