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News & Press Releases
Lamey-Wellehan nominated for
the Hastings Award
June 2010
MAINE INSIGHTS.COM June 10, 2010
"...nominees recognized this year include, Jim Wellahan
(Lamey-Wellahan—Auburn), and Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation
District (Augusta). ...."
Carbon Bill Protects Businesses
May 2010
MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM - May 10, 2010
"...Corporate as well as public support for effective legislation is critical. In a decade of working with corporations like L.L. Bean, Oakhurst Dairy, Lamey-Wellehan Shoes...."
Chain of Stores Collects Shoes for Needy
December 2009
SUN JOURNAL - December 17, 2009
"...Shoe seller Jim Wellehan knew his work would continue as the weather turned cold. For too many people, home is where they stand...."
Maine Must Reduce its Oil Dependence
November 2009
SUN JOURNAL - November 15, 2009
"...International Energy Agency expects the percentage of domestic product consumed by oil to double by 2030....."
New Shoe Store Rising
September 2009
Keep ME Current - September 22, 2009
"... Jim Wellehan, president of Lamey-Wellehan Shoes, has
announced the construction of a new retail store scheduled to open in
Scarborough at the end of October..."
Lamey Wellehan: Walking Softly on the Earth
February 2009
Maine busineses are doing more to become eco-friendly. Lamey Wellehan is trying to do our part in reducing the amount of renergy we use. Here is an article in Jaime McLeod blog from the Maine Business website.
Suggestions on maximizing the potential of “Cool Communities” for Economic and Social Gain, as well as Environmental Gain
March 2008
We seem to be in the early stages of a recession. There is more financial anxiety and strain than at any time since the great depression. The residents of towns are facing higher food costs, higher energy costs, higher education costs, higher health care costs, and, with core inflation accelerating and the dollar falling, most likely higher costs across the board. Recessions are not times that businesses can expand their payrolls. Towns will have to curtail expenses as strongly as possible. One of the pleasanter expenses to curtail is energy costs. Some towns have made dramatic changes already, many others have not. These changes are probably the same that need to be made by the town’s businesses and citizens. [PDF 1.0M]
Lamey-Wellehan’s approach to cutting energy use
March 2008
Joining the Governor’s Carbon Challenge was precisely that, a challenge. To cut energy utilization, save money, and take action to reduce the march of global warming. It was a learning challenge, and one which we continue. Below are the steps that we took to reduce our energy costs and carbon footprint.[PDF 20K]
Lamey Wellehan
February 2008
Experience - February 2008
Have You Ever Met Jim Wellehan? If not, just give the owner and CEO of
Lamey Wellehan half a second, and he’ll be right with you. Insatiably curious and genuinely
interested in everything and everybody, Wellehan is one fully engaged dynamo, an authentic
entrepreneurial success story and a walking illustration of community service. What’s more, he really knows
his Florsheims from his Foresiders....[PDF 2.0M]
Companies think,
earn green
November 9, 2007
Jim Wellehan, a longtime environmental activist and president of Lamey Wellehan shoe stores, told the crowd gathered at Martindale Country Club how reducing (Lamey Wellehan's) carbon footprint has promoted
environmentalism and profits...
Sierra Club to Honor Auburn's Wellehan
November 8, 2007
... Among the award recipients with be Jim Wellehan of Lamey-Wellehan Stores.
Lamey Wellehan Augusta location
July 2006
Lamey Wellehan announces new Augusta location...
Auburn Store is OPEN!!!
April 2005
Lamey Wellehan announces a new Auburn location...
Wellehan's keeping the Reigns - For Now
April 2004
At 65, Jim Wellehan is thinking about retirement. But heading out to pasture is a little more complicated for Wellehan than for the average wage-earner...
A Proper Fit
March 2004
For 90 years, Lamey Wellehan has been pairing shoes with satisfied customers...
Making the Shoe Fit
March 2004
90-year-old Maine retailer Lamey-Wellehan strides into high-tech footwear service...
Lamey Wellehan Marks 90 Years
April 2004
This St. Patrick's Day Lamey Wellehan Shoes will celebrate an anniversary other businesses may never have the chance to honor; their 90th...
Lamey Wellehan to Open Downtown
December 2003
Lamey Wellehan announces a new Waterville location...
Articles
Chain of Stores Collects Shoes for Needy
December 2009
SUN JOURNAL - December 17, 2009
"...Shoe seller Jim Wellehan knew his work would continue as the weather turned cold. For too many people, home is where they stand...."
New Shoe Store Rising
September 2009
Keep ME Current - published September 22, 2009
"...Jim Wellehan, president of Lamey-Wellehan Shoes, has announced the construction of a new retail store scheduled to open in Scarborough at the end of October...."
Proving That Less Can Be More
October 2007
EMPOWER - Fall 2007
"...Maine's leading shoe retailer proved that less can
be more. By installing new high-efficiency fluorescent bulbs and ballast,
the company not only cuts its energy costs for years to come, but also saved on labor, boosted staff morale, and ended up with a more attractive setting
for its wide range of quality footwear...."
Office of Innovation Highlights
September 2007
"Lamey Wellehan, with seven retail locations in southern, central, and mid-coast Maine upgraded their facilities and operations to use less energy and reduce carbon emissions...Lamey Wellehan (has) reduced their emissions by more than 21% from their baseline year of 2004..."
Walk the Talk - Green Energy Scorecard
April 2007
New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association
"This fun exercise is meant to empower you with recognition for good energy choices you have already made and to give you a nudge to make more good choices. We hope it makes you think, and even more, we hope you act..."
Respecting Our Customers, and The Earth They Walk On
February 2007
Lamey Wellehan's President, Jim Wellehan, writes about Recycling, Energy Reduction, Global Warming, and Lamey Wellehan green policies. This article also includes 12 tips to slow Global Warming.
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