Maine News Updates

The Hartstone Inn in Camden has won the 2009 Achievement of Excellence Award from the American Culinary Federation, an organization for professional chefs.

The award, which recognizes establishments that exemplify commitment to foodservice in their marketplace, will be presented at the organization's national convention in July in Orlando. Attending will be Patrick O'Connell, chef-owner of The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia, and Stephanie Izard, winner of season four of "Top Chef."

Michael Salmon is the chef at the Hartstone. He owns the inn with his wife, Mary Jo, and runs the dining room and an award-winning wine cellar.