The food cooked during the holidays is often enough to feed an army. Too often, hosts and hostesses prepare and serve much too much food, only to find themselves left with a refrigerator full of leftovers when guests don’t eat as much as hosts had suspected. In order to avoid wasting food, many people attempt […]

Perhaps the most anticipated aspect of the holiday season is the lavish holiday meal. Many people look forward to the food just as much as they look forward to the festivities. This could be why the average person gains a pound or two from the period of Thanksgiving up until New Year’s Day. Planning a […]

2012 FCCOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (regular monthly spot) UPDATED Ivan Gould, President Windowman, LLC Scott Landry, Vice President Shiretown Insurance Mike Blanchet, VP Membership Sun Journal Dyan Macomber, Treasurer Franklin Somerset FCU Shannon Smith, Secretary Wilton Blueberry Festival Corp. Janice Atwood Farmington Walmart Susan Atwood Wilson Lake Inn Nancy Chase FMH Auxiliary Heidi Elliot Bangor […]

GERRY WILES HOLIDAY FOOD BASKET DRIVE TO BENEFIT FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has set its sights on providing a holiday meal to 130 Franklin County families this December. Last year, with tremendous support from area businesses, individuals, and numerous volunteers, the program helped 110 families come together over a warm […]

Opening for the season on December 17, Saddleback is bigger than you think, and different from the rest. Although it is one of New England’s finest family ski resorts, it also provides a high-elevation alpine experience with classic New England terrain, abundant snowfall and excellent snow conditions. Its 2,000-ft. vertical is greater than several well-known […]

Ron Gelinas, goldsmith and owner of Mainestone Jewelry, specializes in tourmaline and other gems mined in Maine. The store offers a diverse collection of beautifully designed, high-quality jewelry fabricated in gold and silver, set with rich and vibrant gemstones from all around the world. Besides Gelinas’s exquisite jewelry, Mainestone also offers a distinctive variety of […]

MISSION: The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization of business and civic leaders. It exists to promote its members and their services, and to provide a voice for the interest of area businesses. Through partnerships with others, the Chamber seeks to promote economic growth, job creation and retention, tourism, civic pride […]

SHOPPERS ASKED, AND THEY DELIVERED! Retail Stores Staying Open until 8 p.m. Fridays in November and December Tammy Parsons, owner of local shop Divine Inspirations, and the Downtown Business Association are working to bring holiday shoppers what they’re looking for: more time to get it all done! The following participating businesses will be open until […]

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES The following businesses and organizations recently renewed their investment support of the Chamber: A. Maurais & Son, Inc. A Partner In Technology Abram Audio Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services Austin Associates, P.A. The Baker’s Market Café Bangor Savings Bank Bee Line Cable Black Fly Loop Burns, Inc. Calico Patch CMP Collins’ Enterprises, Inc. […]