PORTLAND — Portland International Jetport continues to offer some of the region’s most affordable airfares, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The data compared average one-way airfares from Portland and Boston’s Logan International Airport and was based on airfare rates for domestic and international travel from both airports during 2011. […]

BRUNSWICK — Milestones Birth and Family Wellness Center, a new business located at Fort Andross in Brunswick, has announced it will be opening its doors for a grand opening celebration on Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Milestones will be offering food, henna art, music, raffles and more at the event, as well as a […]

BATH — Some shoppers of a Bath kitchenware store got surprise phone calls recently telling them they were winners. Out of the 450 shoppers that visited Now You’re Cooking during its 12th anniversary weekend celebration, more than 100 won prizes that included food processors, cookware, espresso makers, cutlery, gadgets and tableware. “Prize winners included a […]

FREEPORT — As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, L.L. Bean will attempt to get 100 employees into a uniquely built kayak that is nearly 500-feet long during its 31st annual PaddleSports Weekend. This could be a world record for the longest modular kayak ever and, if successful, L.L. Bean will submit it to Guinness […]

TOPSHAM — Being on the forefront of developing sustainable solutions to the national infrastructure challenges has earned Wright- Pierce a spot again this year on the Engineering News Record 2012 (ENR) “Top 500” list of the most successful engineering and design companies in the country. ENR, a trade publication and AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) […]

President’s message: Summer is almost upon us, and with Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, the “101 critical days of summer” begins — the period starting Memorial Day weekend and ending after Labor Day. And who doesn’t enjoy the summer? As they say, summers in Maine are picture perfect and make memories for a […]

Services or Goods Offered: Car repair, brakes, oil changes, shocks, etc. We also do vehicle reconditioning. Location: 209 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon. Phone: 725-8502. FAX: 207-725-8507. Owner: Darrell. Unusual Characteristics of Business: We offer the top quality of work. In our business, our customers come first. Plans: […]

Services or Goods Offered: Planning services for those seeking information about aging resources related to housing, community services, advanced directives, care-giving, insurance, transportation and volunteering. Clients receive a personalized plan to guide them in decision making and taking action on behalf of themselves or an elderly family member. Location: Brunswick and vicinity. Hours: Monday through […]

PORTLAND — Bernstein Shur, a multi-service law firm with offices in Portland and Augusta, recently announced that shareholder Linda McGill was appointed to the Maine Board of Bar Examiners. McGill is a member of Bernstein Shur’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, and the Municipal and Regulatory Practice Group. According to a news release, the Maine […]

DAMARISCOTTA — The Animal House recently announced an upcoming event: “The Fur Ball — An Evening to Benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.” According to a news release, it is scheduled for June 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Darrow’s Barn at Round- Top Farm on Business Route 1 in Damariscotta. “The Fur […]