If you’re looking for a mortgage lender… you’ve just found an excellent resource. Mary Miller has been the Branch Manager and Loan Officer at CMG (in Portland) for 2 years, but she started her mortgage industry career in 1982 as a loan processor. Mary chose this line of work as a result of her first…
Back in 2008, we profiled an exciting Portland, Maine-based client of ours called Neko-jin Designs. They specialize in handmade home décor and gifts for all seasons… following the concept of Tadaima, Japanese for ‘I’m home.’ We recently caught up with owners Danelle and Chris to see what’s happening there now. Danelle said, “For over twelve…
Lynda Doughty, Founder and Executive Director of Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME), was recently honored as a 2021 CNN Hero, woo hoo! This means MMoME is in the running for a major CNN award with a cash grant. To see what they do… visit the client profile we published in 2019. And, visit the CNN…
In 1998, a group of friends in Portland decided to get together and watch Jewish films. And then, over the course of 23 years, the Maine Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) has grown into a beloved cultural arts organization that serves the area year-round. Executive Director Barbara Merson told us, “We primarily focus on films, but…
Perched near Acadia National Park, in an oceanfront setting alongside one of Maine’s most gorgeous coastal spots Acadia Seaside Cottages are the ideal and hosts, Joy and Peter Cutrone, both grew up in the Northeastern United States, and Joy enjoyed family vacations in Acadia for many years. Their mission was to create cottages that encourage…
Portland, Maine, is one of the top U.S. cities for people in recovery, mainly because of Foundation House — a local residential program devoted to helping recovering addicts thrive — was the first to work both nationally and internationally. Not only does Foundation House provide intensive outpatient therapy through a practical and holistic approach to…
In Steve’s words, “Some people see me as a writer; others see me as a photographer; and some view me for my research capabilities. I try bringing all three together and see myself as a storyteller.” He told us that he’s enjoyed his storytelling career, especially in Alaska for the last 14 years. He’s written…
Central Provisions, established in 2014, is normally an internationally inspired small plates restaurant that uses local ingredients. But COVID-19 changed all that, and Paige Gould and her team took action to survive. She told us, “We’ve changed our restaurant in so many ways over the last year. The front of the restaurant has been turned…
Rush is an accomplished filmmaker who has made documentaries for PBS, History, Discovery, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Turner Broadcasting, and others. His work has been honored with the George F. Peabody Award, the Writers Guild of America Award, and the International Documentary Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award, to name just a few accolades. He’s a creative force.…
Folly 101 has been a favorite Old Port shop for 19 years now, offering simple, gorgeous, hand-selected products for the home, plus body products, and more. It’s always been a popular destination for locals and tourists. Winter was always a slow time, and owner Astrid Vigeland would shut down in February to renovate and freshen…
