New businesses

Gibson Financial Solutions L.L.C., a registered investment advisory firm established earlier this year, has opened an office at 104 Main St. in Ellsworth. Owner Anne Gibson, who has worked in the trust industry since 1983, prepares comprehensive financial plans, investment plans, retirement plans, and estate plans and also offers investment management services to her clients. Gibson does not sell any financial products and consequently does not accept commissions or other compensation for recommending specific products. She is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (www.napfa.org), a professional organization of fee-only financial advisers. Call 667-9993 or toll free 866-606-9993 for more information.

Thomas and Deborah Bowcock of Hampden have launched a new business called Cleaner Homes, which specializes in residential cleaning in the area. Free estimates are available. The cleaners are insured and bonded. For more information call the Bowcocks at 862-4673.

Jennifer Raiten Colman has opened a new therapeutic massage business called Viva on Route 172 in Surry Village. Colman is a licensed massage therapist and graduated from Dr. Jay Scherer’s Academy of Natural Healing in New Mexico in 1990. She focuses on a type of bodywork called the Rosen Method and also has experience working in chiropractic offices and day spas. She also has worked with pregnant women. For information, call Colman at 667-3331.

LuLu’s Luncheonette and Discount Beverage, owned and operated by Linda Emerson, has opened for business at 61 Main St. in Bradley. The shop is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Lulu’s offers fresh sandwiches, homemade specials, soups, chowders and more. For information, call 827-5850.