July 29, 2010
Eaton Peabody Foundation Announces Pledge to Campaign for Justice
STATEWIDE, MAINE July 26, 2010 The Eaton Peabody Foundation, a statewide charitable foundation of the law firm of Eaton Peabody, announces a $36,000 pledge to Campaign for Justice.
July 23, 2010
Camden hires consultant for development post
CAMDEN — Town Manager Roberta Smith announced July 13 that the town of Camden has contracted with Eaton Peabody Consulting for the services of Mathew Eddy through the fall.
July 08, 2010
Eaton Peabody to Sponsor Top Gun 2010
(Portland, Maine) The Maine Center for Enterprise Development (MCED) is pleased to announce that its newest Top Gun sponsor is Eaton Peabody.
June 28, 2010
Green awakening
Last year, Tamrah Brown did what scores of business people are doing these days. She started looking into sustainable business practices, with a goal of bringing some of those back to her employer: Eaton Peabody, the Bangor-based law firm that also has offices in Augusta, Brunswick and Ellsworth.
June 25, 2010
Chambers USA Ranks Eaton Peabody Among Maine’s Top Business Law Firms
BANGOR, MAINE – June 25, 2010 The publication Chambers USA: America’s leading Lawyers for Business has again named Eaton Peabody as one of Maine’s leading business law firms
June 19, 2010
Special town meeting on wind moratorium Monday
CARTHAGE — Residents will have a chance Monday to decide whether to approve a six-month moratorium on the development of industrial wind farms.
June 16, 2010
Special tax incentive financing meeting set for Thursday
CARTHAGE — A special meeting to hear about possible affects tax incentive financing might have on the town if a wind turbine project is built has been set for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Community Building.
June 11, 2010
Eaton Peabody Becomes One of Few Law Firms to Provide Online BillPay
BANGOR, MAINE In response to client demand, Eaton Peabody is now offering the ability to pay invoices online.
June 11, 2010
Eaton Peabody: Bringing New Ideas to Old Practices
Law firms are not known for embracing change, but they are known for gathering evidence and making a compelling case. Eaton Peabody, one of Maine's oldest and best-known law firms, has taken the well-established mantra of "zealously representing clients" and applied it to sustainability.
May 27, 2010
Eaton Peabody Assists in Redevelopment of Moosehead Manufacturing Facility
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Dover-Foxcroft selectmen gave their support Monday to a Missouri development group’s proposal to redevelop the former Moosehead Manufacturing plant into retail space, office space, light manufacturing and-or housing.
May 27, 2010
Eaton Peabody Assists in Bangor Y Expansion
BANGOR, ME - Eaton Peabody recently played an integral role in effecting an innovative financing that will enable the Bangor Y to begin implementation of a long term plan to consolidate its facilities at its existing Second Street location.
May 27, 2010
Mobilize Maine springing into action
BANGOR — The principal players behind Mobilize Maine, a collaborative community effort formed last year to harness the area’s unique assets to spur future economic development, have always said they want to be about action, not just words.
May 20, 2010
TIF management report approved
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to accept a report that outlines management guidelines for the county’s share of a tax-increment financing deal.
April 20, 2010
Last gasps, fundraising and debates
AUGUSTA, MAINE - We're kicking off the governor's race column today with a photo that shows Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell and Sen. Peter Mills in a classic fighting stance.
April 17, 2010
GOP gubernatorial candidates to gather
BANGOR, MAINE — Business and economic development will be the focus next week when all seven Republican gubernatorial candidates gather to discuss their strategy should they become the state's chief executive.
April 16, 2010
Tax incentive financing touted for proposed Dixfield wind project
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Eugene Skibitsky believes a wind farm project together with a tax incentive financing program holds a potentially huge financial opportunity for the town.
April 10, 2010
Teamwork in the Town of Howland Results in a Masterpiece of Environmental Protection and Community Success
HOWLAND, MAINE - In Howland, there’s a 12-acre site at a unique location: the confluence of the Piscataquis and Penobscot Rivers. It was long an epicenter
April 01, 2010
Miller Drug Teams Up with Affiliated Healthcare
BANGOR, MAINE – Four years in the making, a successful joint venture emerges. Locally owned Miller Drug teams up with Affiliated Healthcare, an Eastern Maine Healthcare business, with the goal to provide the best in local pharmaceutical services to the Greater Bangor community.
March 26, 2010
Howland residents to hear tannery site ideas
HOWLAND, Maine — Call it a new start for the center of town.
John Holden, an economic development consultant for Eaton Peabody Consulting Group of Augusta, will share with selectmen on Monday a memo developed through several community planning sessions that forecasts possible uses of the land occupied by the former Howland Tannery.
March 22, 2010
City of Old Town recieves street light grant
Old Town is one of 87 Maine communities that has been selected to receive federal stimulus grants for energy efficient improvements.
March 22, 2010
Council inks contract with EMDC for funding
BANGOR, Maine — Bangor entered into a two-year contract with Eastern Maine Development Corp. on Monday to help the city secure additional funding to support the construction of a new arena.
March 15, 2010
EPCG Secures Efficiency Maine Energy Grant for Old Town
EPCG secured $85,000 in grant funding from Efficiency Maine -- Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program -- for the City of Old Town.
March 11, 2010
Howland starts tannery cleanup: Federal funds to aid rehabilitation of site
HOWLAND, Maine — A Winterport general contractor is clearing 3 acres at the former Howland Tannery
February 22, 2010
Eaton Peabody’s Innovative Enterprise Program: A year later
BANGOR - It’s been just over a year since Eaton Peabody created its Innovative Enterprise Program (IEP) in order to open its doors to some of Maine’s most talented minds and creative startups.
February 17, 2010
TIF info session set
DIXFIELD — Townspeople can learn the impact of a tax-incentive financing program for a proposed wind farm when a consultant presents information at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Ludden Memorial Library.
February 16, 2010
Camden voters to decide on tax increment financing
CAMDEN — Camden residents will be asked to vote on two proposed tax increment financing districts at a special town meeting to be held immediately after a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
February 04, 2010
Camden moves forward with TIF proposals
CAMDEN, Maine — Select Board members unanimously chose Tuesday to move forward with two tax increment financing
February 04, 2010
Camden to vote on development districts at special town meeting
CAMDEN — Camden residents will be asked to vote on two proposed development districts at a special town meeting to be held immediately after a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
February 04, 2010
Former chamber head sues unknown parties
ROCKLAND — A former executive director of the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against individuals she claims concocted a survey of members of the local business community that irreparably damaged her reputation.
January 26, 2010
Bright ideas sought for innovation workshop
FARMINGTON - Wouldn't it be nice if all we needed was just a great idea? Perhaps a better mousetrap? Then the world would beat a path to our door! The problem is that this is rarely how things work.
January 14, 2010
Board hires consultants for wind farm TIFs
DIXFIELD — Selectmen unanimously voted to hire the Augusta firm of Eaton Peabody Consulting Group to study the financial impact to the town if it enters into a tax incentive financing agreement with a company studying the area for a possible wind turbine farm.
December 10, 2009
Downeast Energy Wins Lawsuit Against Law Firm for Breach of an Oil Contract
Brunswick office duo Judy Metcalf and Noreen Patient teamed up to bring home a win for longtime client, Downeast Energy, against a local law firm over contract breach.
December 05, 2009
Cities seek ways to draw residents
AUGUSTA -- Many Maine downtowns are in a chicken-or-the-egg situation. Which comes first, the shopper, or the shop?
December 03, 2009
Downtown Merchants Cite Need for Better Organization
ELLSWORTH - Over 30 downtown business owners, property owners and chamber officials turned out for a meeting at City Hall Tuesday that was sponsored by the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce to focus on revitalizing downtown.
November 10, 2009
Winslow approves biotech firm deal
WINSLOW -- A local biotechnology firm that's in the midst of a three-year, $8.8 million project will get back tax money to help pay for its expansion.
November 04, 2009
EPCG assists Sunrise County Economic Council in completion of Cobscook Bay grant
Six Maine Communities Receive $590,000 in Community Development Block Grants. The state Department of Economic and Community Development awarded $590,000 to six to six Maine communities in the third round of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) this year.
October 29, 2009
Oil supplier and law firm square off over locked-in heating oil price
AUBURN — A local law firm is hoping a judge will rule that it isn't on the hook for paying for thousands of gallons of high-priced heating oil.
October 04, 2009
Celebrating a Maine family-owned business as it sets a course for future generations
HARPSWELL, MAINE October 4, 2009 Transfer of a business between generations is complicated. Expanding a business for future success requires sophisticated legal advice and planning.
September 29, 2009
Former Brunswick Town Manager Joins the Firm
AUGUSTA, MAINE - September 29, 2009 Eaton Peabody Consulting Group, LLC., a leader in providing economic development consulting services to both private business and development minded communities in Maine, has announced the addition of former Brunswick Town Manager Don Gerrish to its consulting staff.
September 21, 2009
EP Joins 5,000 in record-breaking Race for the Cure
BANGOR, MAINE – September 21, 2009 A group of 30 Eaton Peabody (EP) employees, family members, and friends joined over 5,000 other Maine residents to walk, run, and ‘stroll’ last Sunday in the 2009 Komen Maine Race for the Cure.
September 17, 2009
Businesses urged to increase ties with Canada
September 17, 2009
Oakfield board OKs wind farm guidelines
Eaton Peabody (EP) and Eaton Peabody Consulting Group (EPCG) have provided legal and consulting services to the Town of Oakfield in connection with a $120 million commercial wind farm proposed by First Wind.
Eaton Peabody (EP) and Eaton Peabody Consulting Group (EPCG) have provided legal and consulting services to the Town of Oakfield in connection with a $120 million commercial wind farm proposed by First Wind. Our services to Oakfield include: preparation of the development program, financial projections, DECD application and municipal approval documents for a tax increment financing (TIF) district designation; legal review of a TIF credit enhancement agreement; drafting and legal advice concerning a local community benefit agreement between the Town and First Wind; and advice, technical assistance and consultant services to the Town of Oakfield’s Wind Energy Review Committee, which conducted an in-depth examination of technical, financial and legal issues relating to the proposed project. The Oakfield project is EP / EPCG’s fifth commercial wind farm project in Maine, representing county and municipal clients.
September 17, 2009
EP Unites with United Way
BANGOR, MAINE – September 17, 2009 Eaton Peabody (EP) turned up in force to kick off United Way of Eastern Maine’s Annual Campaign Kick Off today at Bass Park. EP collectively donates over $18,000 a year to United Way programs. Almost 100% of the firm’s annual donation is made up of private donations and payroll deductions made by employees.
September 17, 2009
EP Cares: Fall 2009 Community Involvement
BANGOR, MAINE – September 17, 2009 Eaton Peabody (EP) showed up in force to kick off United Way of Eastern Maine’s Annual Campaign Kick Off today at Bass Park. EP collectively donates over $18,000 a year to United Way programs. Almost 100% of the firm’s annual donation is made up of private donations and payroll deductions made by employees.
September 11, 2009
Remembering 9.11
BANGOR, MAINE – September 11, 2009 Eaton Peabody (EP) joined other community volunteers, Maine AmeriCorps, and members of the National Civilian Community Corps in the cleanup and restoration of the Park Woods Transitional Housing grounds in Bangor as part of the Maine Commission for Community Service and The Governor’s Office service project in honor of 9/11 which has been designated as “Patriot Day”.
September 09, 2009
Money from wind farm to pay for rural development
FARMINGTON — County commissioners have chosen Greater Franklin Development Corp. of Farmington to administer a tax-increment agreement between Franklin County and TransCanada on the Kibby Wind Power Project.
August 19, 2009
Club seeks TIF district in Piscataquis County
DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposal by the Appalachian Mountain Club for a tax increment financing district on property it owns in Unorganized Territory was advanced Tuesday to Piscataquis County commissioners.
August 15, 2009
Fundraising effort shifting to community get-togethers
BREWER, Maine — Coming soon to a neighborhood near you: the final phase of Champion the Cure, a two-year, $9.5 million fundraiser for CancerCare of Maine’s new facility.
July 27, 2009
Metcalf Elected to Habitat for Humanity Board
BRUNSWICK – Eaton Peabody (EP) attorney Judy Metcalf has been elected to the Habitat for Humanity/ 7 Rivers Maine Board of Directors.
July 27, 2009
EP Helps ‘Paint Bangor’
BANGOR, Maine — Artists broke out their paints and set up their easels throughout the city on Saturday to take part in the second annual Paint Bangor Day and raise money for the Bangor Art Society.
July 16, 2009
Law Court sets precedent: Protecting parental rights in guardianships
BANGOR – The Law Court handed down a decision today in the matter of Guardianship of Jeremiah T., vacating the decision of the Probate Court which denied the petition of Eaton Peabody’s client, 'the mother', to terminate the guardianship of her minor child, and remanding for a new hearing. Associate probate attorney Jennifer Eastman served as lead counsel with the assistance and guidance of litigation partner Bill Devoe.
July 13, 2009
Rockland offers support for Fisher tax break, solar panel grant
ROCKLAND - Rockland city councilors gave their backing Monday night to a grant application for a company that wants to manufacture solar panels in the city.
June 30, 2009
Chambers USA Ranks Eaton Peabody Among Maine's Top Business Law Firms
BANGOR - The publication Chambers USA: America’s leading Lawyers for Business has again named Eaton Peabody as one of Maine’s leading business law firms in three separate areas of practice: Corporate/M&A, Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate.
April 18, 2009
EP Goes Green
BANGOR - Eaton Peabody has announced a new ‘Go Green’ Office Sustainability Initiative, joining other leading law firms across the globe. The goal is to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability in its law practice.
April 18, 2009
Eaton Peabody Launches Innovative Enterprise Program to Assist Local Start-ups
For entrepreneurial and start-up companies, the toughest challenges to overcome can be access to funding, and sophisticated legal advice to help the business succeed.
April 11, 2009
American Heart Association Honors Eaton Peabody
The American Heart Association will honor Eaton Peabody for making significant contributions to the lives of Mainers at the 10th annual Northeastern Maine Heart Ball. More than 150 guests are expected to attend this gala event.
February 03, 2009
Five Eaton Peabody Attorneys Ranked by Chambers as Leaders in Their Fields
Five Eaton Peabody attorneys have been selected by their peers as leaders in their fields in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
February 03, 2009
Eaton Peabody Appoints Two New Shareholders
The law firm of Eaton Peabody is pleased to announce that Noreen A. Patient and John R. Canders have been named shareholders of the firm.
January 09, 2009
Eaton Peabody Welcomes Five New Associates
The law firm of Eaton Peabody is pleased to announce the addition of Jason C. Barrett, Ryan Dumais, Rodney A. Lake, Jonathan Pottle, and Thomas Trenholm to the firm.
January 07, 2009
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group Announces Addition of New Executive Director
Former Brunswick Economic and SDA Rural Development Specialist Join the Firm
September 25, 2008
Fusion:Bangor Announces Third Annual Award Winners
Hamilton, Roberts, and Maine Edge to be Honored at Gala October 18th
May 02, 2008
Eaton Peabody Announces Growing Intellectual Property Practice
Registered Patent Agent Joins the Company
May 02, 2008
Eaton Peabody Consultant Group Announces New Consultants
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group, LLC., a subsidiary of Eaton Peabody, has announced the addition of Daniel Stevenson and Patsy Wiggins to the consulting group.
January 30, 2008
Eaton Peabody Appoints Three New Shareholders
The law firm of Eaton Peabody is pleased to announce that David C. Pierson, Heather L. Parent, and Matthew C. Worthen have been named shareholders of the firm.
October 29, 2007
Bill Devoe Honored for “Extraordinary” Pro Bono Work
Eaton Peabody attorney Bill Devoe will be honored for his “extraordinary” dedication to providing pro bono legal services apart of Pine Tree Legal Assistance’s (PTLA) fortieth anniversary celebration.
October 29, 2007
Eaton Peabody Welcomes Two New Attorneys
Attorneys Mark Beaumont and Jeff Spaulding Join EP
October 26, 2007
Edward D. Leonard III (1942-2007) - October 29, 2007
Eaton Peabody Attorney Since 1970
June 01, 2007
Erik Stumpfel and Michael Clisham to Speak on Legal Issues Involving Local Governments
May 19, 2007
entitled 4-H EDGE Weekend: Engagement, Direction, and Goals in Education.
Eaton Peabody Sponsors 4-H Edge Weekend at UMaine
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program embarked on a new evententitled 4-H EDGE Weekend: Engagement, Direction, and Goals in Education.
May 11, 2007
Jon Huntington Represents Local Business Owners in Trial Win
Trial victory for Jon Huntington in Michael F. Becker and Beverly J. Becker, Trustee v. Owen and Barbara Craighead, d/b/a Mount Desert Campground, Inc., Maine Superior Court, Kennebec County, Docket No. AP-02-19.
May 04, 2007
