PORTLAND — Portland International Jetport, along with three other airports, was recently selected as a winner of a ACI-NA 2012 Environmental Achievement Award. According to a news release, the other airports earning awards were Northeast Florida Regional Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport and JFK International Airport. Each year ACI-NA awards up to four awards for […]

AUBURN — Musician’s Hub, an independent musical instrument store located at 120 Center St. in Auburn, recently celebrated its grand opening. A musician since the age of 13, owner Dana Hartwell began tossing around the idea of opening his own business while serving in the U.S. Air Force. After several years of working as a […]

PORTLAND — Registration is now open for GrowSmart Maine’s Summit 2012 to be held on Oct. 23 at the Augusta Civic Center. Visit growsmartmaine.org/summit to sign up for a full day of inspiring ideas and stimulating discussion about ongoing efforts to improve Maine’s economy, revitalize downtowns, and conserve working and natural landscapes. According to a […]

YARMOUTH — DeLorme, an innovation leader in personal satellite messaging, tracking and navigation technology, recently announced the release of an upgrade to its World Base Map product. “The new World Base Map release is a reflection of DeLorme’s commitment to accuracy,” John Auble, DeLorme vice president, data products and HA/DR programs, said in a news […]

BRUNSWICK — Maine Prep’s final SAT prep classes for college-bound high school seniors applying for early decision begin Sept. 9 at the Maine Prep offices, 22 Parkers Way, in Brunswick. According to a news release, classes meet every Sunday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., until Oct. 3. The teacher is Maine Prep master teacher, […]

FREEPORT — Hilton Garden Inn and Feeding America, a domestic hunger-relief organization, recently launched Breakfast with Heart, a campaign to help fight hunger in America. Running through Sept. 30, guests booking the Breakfast with Heart room rate at a Hilton Garden Inn will receive a cooked-to-order breakfast included in the room rate. In support of […]

FAIRFAX, Va. — The Independent Educational Consultants Association recently announced that Rebecca Kosakowski of Woolwich has been accepted as an associate member. According to a news release, IECA associate members are professionals in the process of transitioning to a career in educational consulting. To qualify as an associate member, a consultant must have established an […]

PORTLAND — Adam Soule was recently promoted to president/ general manager of A-BEST Window, according to a news release. Soule, of South Portland, rejoined A-BEST Window in 2010 after previously working for the company from 1999 through 2005. He has a strong background in the home improvement and health care industries. He previously worked for […]