Founder and President Jim Harnden of Ram Harden Commercial Real Estate has announced that he will become a partner at Malone Commercial Brokers. Principal Roxane Cole has created a new firm, Roxane Cole Commercial Real Estate, LLC. Broker Matthew Barney will be joining forces with Jim at Malone. Office Manager Michelle Peacock will continue working in the same field as well.

Harden says, “these are exciting changes that promise many new opportunities. As we look forward we want to take a moment to thank our clients for the many opportunities to provide commercial real estate services to them over the years. We are honored to have enjoyed those relationships and look forward to providing continued service in the future.”

In spite of the slow economy, Islandport Press, the award-winning independent book publisher in Yarmouth, is about to begin its tenth anniversary year by naming a new children’s book editor. Melissa L. Kim has been named senior editor, children’s books and online development, and will oversee the development of children’s and young adult titles. Kim, a graduate of Brown University and New York University, previously worked as the company’s online editor and will continue to manage the Web site and develop e-books.

Brand designer Thomas Hillman announces three new T-shirt designs—just in time for the holidays.

“This holiday, you can give a gift that embodies peace,” says tee designer, Thomas Hillman. “My goal with this line is to remind people to tread gently, with each other and the planet—especially at this time of year. Hopefully it’s an easy choice and it will take some of the stress out of holiday shopping.”

In the spirit of giving, 5% of all tee sales are donated to Greenpeace USA, the Pretty In Pink Foundation for women diagnosed with breast cancer, the Home Base Program for Veterans diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, and Feeding America. Contributing also to his home state, Hillman will donate 5% of Maine sales to Maine-based charities.

Check out the new tees and shop at http://www.thomashillman.com/tees

CD&M Communications is very proud to announce that they won three first place Gold awards for creativity during this year’s 2009 Broderson Awards, the most Golds won by any marketing firm!  Awards were given for our work in Tobacco Prevention, Project Safe Neighborhoods, and for our web design for Unleash Your C, a Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine project.

CBRE, the Boulos Company has just announced the following transactions for the month of October.

Key Environmental has leased 1,475± sf of office space at 120 Exchange Street, Portland from A&M Partners Inc.
Pine Tree Teleservices, LLC has leased 7,000± sf of office space at the Augusta Plaza, 50 Western Avenue, Augusta, Pine Tree Teleservices is a telemarketing company focusing on nutritional and health care products. This will be their second location, expanding on the current operation in Lewiston.
Justin Warren has leased 3,600± sf of flex/warehouse space at 10 Millbrook Business Park, Saco.
International Wood Fuels, LLC has leased 3,616± sf of office space at One Canal Plaza, Portland,from GRE Congress Canal LLC.
Broom Services, Inc. has leased a 1,500± sf warehouse and office unit at 170 John Roberts Road, South Portland.
NutraMedics, Inc. has leased 4,361± sf of office space at 250 Goddard Road, Lewiston, from Continuum Health Services, Inc. NutraMedics is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of premium nutritional supplements.
Spectrum Generations has leased 3,239± sf of office space at 12 Main Street, Topsham, from Richard & Kathleen Raubeson. Spectrum Generations, also known as the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, has been a leading provider of information, advice, programs, and activities for adults for the past 30 years.
Tilson Technologies has leased 3,010± sf of office space at 245 Commercial Street, Portland, from Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company.
PST Services has leased 6,178± sf of office space at 482 Congress Street, Portland, from 482 Congress St.
OSJ of Sanford, LLC has purchased the 93,188± sf former Wal-Mart at 1327 Main Street, Sanford, from Wal-Mart Realty Company.
PCAL Devonshire Associates, LLC has purchased the Portland Center for Assisted Living at 68 Devonshire Street, Portland, from 68 Devonshire Street Corporation. The Portland Center for Assisted Living is a 79-Unit, 56,170± sf assisted living and memory care community.
OEST Associates Inc has renewed two leases, 14,450± sf of office space at Cornerbrook Plaza, 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, from Cornerbrook LLC and 4,000± sf of office space at 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, from S.J. Realty.
Wadleigh Food Service has leased 1,200± sf of restaurant/retail space at 200 Gallery Boulevard, Scarborough.
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence has leased 1,276± sf of office space at 104 Sewall Street, Augusta.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has leased 9,000± sf of commercial space at the River Valley Crossing Shopping Center on Route 2 in Rumford. The space will be used as a new and expanded outpatient clinic and is expected to be open in early 2010.
Schilling Drive, LLC has purchased the net leased Applebee’s Restaurant, at 599 Center Street, Auburn, from DBAPPLEF, LLC. The investment property consists of a 5,160± sf stand-alone building on 1.07± acres.

BATH, Maine (October 20, 2009) – In a year that can best be described as turbulent for global financial markets, the Bath Savings Trust Company is celebrating 20 years of growth. Beginning in early 2009, even as the market hit its lowest point in a decade, the company’s client base continued to expand. The company now manages assets of $285 million.

Maine designer Thomas Hillman’s peace & love t-shirt design was just featured on The Green
Life, Sierra Club’s blog. Check it out at:

http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/2009/08/green-your-fashion-sense-tees-.html

The THD tee was the feature visual, labeled a “good-for-the-earth” brand.

Additional tee designs are coming soon in time for the holidays!

Yarmouth, Maine (September 2009) — Some 35 years ago, Jane Freeberg listened to a friend’s story about one exceptional Christmas she had as a child in a small New England fishing village. And she never forgot it. Now, she shares it all in “The Scallop Christmas,” the story of how a young girl comes to understand what is truly important. Beautifully illustrated by Astrid Sheckels, the book will be available in October from Maine-based Islandport Press.

Ms. Freeberg will celebrate the release of her new book with a launch party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Georgetown Historical Society. She will sign copies of the book, which will be available for sale, and light refreshments will be available. The historical society is located at 20 Bay Point Road.

Carrabassett Valley, ME — Despite the threat of hurricane Bill, The 25th Anniversary CVA Sugarloaf Golf Classic brought out a full field of golfers and some wonderful weather for a weekend of golf, fun and making a difference. Participants from right here and around the country gathered at the Sugarloaf to raise money for the Martha B. Webber Scholarship Fund – which helps local families, take advantage of Carrabassett Valley Academy. Through the generosity of sponsors, participants and auction attendees over $50,000 was raised for the scholarship fund.

When most people think of green baby food, pureed peas or string beans come to mind. But Kate Yerxa, the statewide educator for nutrition and physical activity at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a different perspective. The green she sees isn’t beans. It’s dollar bills. “Over six months, you can save $60 if you just make your own green beans, but the greatest cost saving came from meat and baby food.”

To help Maine parents save money and offer safe, healthy alternatives to store-bought baby food, Yerxa will lead a series of “Make Your Own Baby Food” classes starting Sept. 8 in Bangor.

Yerxa’s classes and UMaine Extension’s “Making Your Own Baby Food” publication provide nutritious recipes, discuss storage techniques and review when it’s appropriate to introduce new foods to babies and infants, including pureed versions of the same meals their parents are eating.

For information or to register for the classes, which will take place from Sept. 8 to Nov. 18 at 103 Texas Ave. in Bangor, call Nannette Marcinkowski at 581-3445. Class size is limited to 10 participants. The “Making Your Own Baby Food” publication is available for download at http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/4309.htm.