The International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA) recently presented Rinck Advertising with a 2009 W3 Award for design and execution of the Rinck Advertising Website. Rinck was honored with a W3 Silver Award in the category of Self-Promotion.

Agren Appliance & Television Announces "Cash for Clunkers" Appliance Rebates

In partnership with Efficiency Maine, Agren Appliance & Television is announcing its "Cash for Clunkers" appliance rebate program. By offering mail-in rebates, the Efficiency Maine Residential Appliance Program encourages customers to replace their outdated appliances with new energy efficient models. Rebates range from $25 to $75 on select Energy Star® rated, qualified clothes washers, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners.

The Portland, Maine McDonald’s located at 332 St. John Street recently opened its kitchen to media and invited guests giving them a first-hand look at operations behind the counter. McDonald’s Owner/Operators Scott, Edie and George Lydick accompanied guests who checked out the fresh products in the refrigerator and observed as McDonald’s favorites such as the Egg McMuffin® were prepared. Guests were also offered the opportunity to make their own Egg McMuffins.

Karly J. Eretzian has been promoted to the position of Creative Director at Rinck Advertising in Auburn. Skilled in the areas of graphic concept, design layout, and campaign and identity development, Eretzian plays a lead role in project management and creative concept in print and digital media marketing.

Two former Maine high school basketball managers/players, Josh Titus of Auburn and Patrick Thibodeau of Cumberland, were honored at the Boston Celtics' Heroes Among Us awards ceremony on July 28. The two young men received their crystal engraved Heroes Among Us trophies in The Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

Maine’s very own fleet of alternative-energy McDonald’s® Eco-Cabs will be participating in the LaKermesse Festival on June 26th in Biddeford.

St. Dom’s Graduate Awarded Mechanics Savings Bank Scholarship

Rinck Advertising will launch its eco-friendly "Brand Buggies" next week on June 7 at the Old Port Festival in Portland, Maine.

The eye-catching vehicles are alternative-energy urban transport system that are powered by human drivers and produce zero emissions. Each vehicle is custom branded and carries up to three passengers.

Mechanics Savings Bank Promotes Lisa St. Hilaire-Crites to Vice President/Security and BSA Officer

Roy Named Executive Vice President/Chief Banking Officer at Mechanics Savings Bank