Artful Wares project

OLD TOWN – Artful Wares in Old Town will use Maine Technology Institute funds for market research and process definition to develop a manufactured line of tableware consistent with the company’s original design concept.

Artful Wares produces handcrafted handles for tableware using recycled natural material including lobster shells, mussel shells, clam shells and various types of granite. They are part of the Composite Technology sector.

The institute board of directors approved five development awards to technology companies across Maine. Development awards range up to $500,000 for “near to market” technology commercialization projects less than three years from sales. The awards are offered on a competitive basis.

Development awards are distributed three times each year. Information is available at www.mainetechnology.org.

New realty agent

BANGOR – Realty of Maine announced recently that Tricia Largay of Brewer will join its sales team. She is a graduate of the University of Maine and has worked in management for several years.

She is a member of the Brewer Kiwanis and involved in other community activities. Largay is accepting new clients and may be reached at 942-6310, ext. 110.

New Quiznos franchise

BANGOR – A Quiznos opened for business recently in the Sports Arena complex. This is the fifth Quiznos to open in Greater Bangor.

“We’ve had a lot of interest in opening this restaurant,” said co-owner Barb Bunditt. “Those who’ve tasted Quiznos subs are hooked, and those who’ve only heard of them must come to the Sports Arena to try their first.”

The restaurant offers made-to-order toasted subs, salads, soups and desserts.

The Sports Arena Quiznos, owned by Barb and Scott Bunditt and Len and Shirley Cole, will be open 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 848-7849.