Sea Bags and Regatta Great Outdoors, a British clothing brand, have both opened pop-up stores at the discount mall owned by Waterstone Properties Group. Another store will be opening later this month.
2022 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year: The Large Company Business Leader of the Year, Oakes has served as CEO of Sea Bags since 2013. Under his watch, the maker of totes and accessories from recycled sails has doubled down on growth, despite the pandemic.
The annual awards recognize commercial and nonprofit leaders for exceptional contributions to Maine and Maine's economy. The 2022 recipients represent an array of industries and regions from housing to handbags, from Portland to Skowhegan.
John Welch with his winning trout
The Sheridan Rotary Club’s Second Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Lake DeSmet on Saturday, Feb. 26, was a huge success. It was a warm, sunny day and the cold snap the week before froze the ice deep, making it safe to be out on the lake.
A good crowd of fisherman w