Category: Business Spotlight

Business Spotlight

The Shine Salon and Wellness staff (l-r): hairstylists Ashleigh Otis, Amanda Faunce, Annastascia Simpson, Rachel Leck, Hannah Crosby, and nail technician Monique Ros. Missing from the photo are Justina Beaulieu (reiki master) and Rachel Perez (health coach) Photo: Denise Bernier Shine Salon and Wellness: More Than Just Hair and Nails By Jenna Smith, Grade 7 - St. Thomas School As a child, Rachel Leck knew that she wanted to do something creative with her life. Whether she was babysitting or…

Funeral Home Builds a Legacy of Comfort and Care

Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home Photo: Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home By DJ Guillemette, Grade 8 - St. Thomas School Located at 580 Main St. in Springvale, Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home specializes in memorialization, cremation and funeral services. The business provides personalized, professional and compassionate service to help lighten the burden of individuals experiencing loss. This commitment has been a pledge of the funeral home for decades. The history and evolution of Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home is an…

Passion for Dance Earns Local Studio Honors for Third Consecutive Year

Dance Studio of Maine South instructor Felicia Pitcher directs a recent ballet class. Photo Credit: Zoe Day By Jenna Smith, Grade 7 - St. Thomas School Dance Studio of Maine South (DSOM South) is an award-winning dance studio located at 751 Main St. in Sanford. The studio’s director, Nikki Girroir, and the owner of the business, Trish Moulton, work together to lead the studio’s team with dedication and passion. Girroir comments that her greatest business achievements are watching her students…

Valentines Day at the SRTC Cafe

 Breakfast Diners at the SRTC Cafe  Photos: Jack McAdam  By Jack McAdam  Ellen and Jack McAdam had breakfast at the Sanford Regional Technical Center Cafe on Valentine’s Day. The students in the culinary program run the dining room and do the cooking as an integral part of their educational and training experience. The students did an excellent job, were very attentive, and breakfast was great. The McAdams’ are looking forward to going to lunch one day.  SRTC Cafe is open…