AUBURN — Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association on April 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Martindale Country Club in Auburn, as Chuck Porter from Efficiency Maine’s Business Program discusses ways Efficiency Maine can help you: — Improve the energy efficiency and value of commercial properties — Become more competitive […]

SOUTH PORTLAND — On May 17, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association again brings together national and local experts and “big thinkers” to reset and refocus how we think of the American city. This year’s program is titled “New Urbanism: Creative Models for Innovation and Economic Growth,” and will feature land use strategist, teacher, […]

BRUNSWICK — Forest Cluff of Brunswick, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to the Modern Woodmen’s President’s Club, according to a news release. This distinction recognizes Cluff ’s achievements in life insurance sales among the organization’s representatives nationwide.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Tobacco-Free Hospital Network, in collaboration with the Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine, recently held an awards celebration at the Maine Hospital Association to recognize hospitals for taking steps to create tobacco-free hospital environments and supporting tobacco-free lifestyles for patients, staff and the community. According to a news release, the annual celebration […]

HARPSWELL — The Harpswell Business Association celebrated another year of supporting the local business community at its recent annual meeting, hosted at the Harpswell Inn by Dick Moseley. According to a news release, new members were introduced, including Chris Heinig, who presented a brief overview of the Harpswell Oceanographic Center, Suzanne Nelson of Pott’s Harbor […]

TOPSHAM — Highland Green, Maine’s first master planned active adult community, recently announced that on-site dining will return soon at the newly refurbished Wild Duck Pub located above the Highland Green Golf Clubhouse. According to a news release, service will resume at the end of May and the pub will be open to the public […]

AUGUSTA — The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will hold the Great Maine Bike Swap on April 22 at the University of Maine’s Student Recreation and Fitness Center in Orono and again on April 29 at the University of Southern Maine’s Sullivan Gym in Portland. According to a news release, both swaps are from 10 a.m. […]

President’s Message: Last week, I attended a Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives meeting in Augusta. Twice per year, chamber directors come together and get updates on the economy, tourism and legislative issues. I would like to share some of the optimistic trends that I heard. One of the major briefs we receive is […]

BRUNSWICK — On Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m., Women’s Fitness Studio & Spa will hold a Zumba party, according to a news release. The event is free and open to the public. Zumba is a fun, energizing cardio class with fantastic music. Three instructors will conduct the class for one hour of high energy […]

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association will sponsor a ribbon cutting on Friday at 1 p.m. to celebrate the new location of It’s All Good Consignment, which recently moved into a larger and newly renovated space. According to a news release, the shop is now located at 212D Maine St., between Caesar’s Salon and the […]