Lobsters and oil don't mix well at MaineBusiness.com 08/20/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. | Has this been forwarded to you? Sign up for the Daily Digest Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Maine Lobstermen Suffer: Market Drops, Fuel Rises [National Public Radio] Oil prices to fuel state budget woes [Village Soup] The reasons energy costs are high in Maine [Bangor Daily News] Rising energy costs challenge remote Monhegan, Matinicus [Bangor Daily News] Navy's shipbuilding compromise aims to please all sides [Portland Press Herald] Presque Isle: Potato harvest future brightens with less rain [Bangor Daily News] LaMarche Leaves Casino Campaign [MPBN Maine News] Lawmakers Say Dirigo Health Faces Uncertain Future [MPBN Maine News] Westbrook: Stroudwater Place takes a leap ahead [Portland Press Herald] Portland: Baxter Building may be sold [Portland Press Herald] Hermon: Harleys begin 'ride home' [Bangor Daily News] Renys in Belfast to expand Aug. 26 [Village Soup] Local paving prices increase [Morning Sentinel] Newspaper union asks judge to deny ruling request [Portland Press Herald] Wilton: Board to review request for condos [Sun Journal] Lisbon Falls: Leaner Knight-Celotex to reopen [Sun Journal] Auburn: Cote's Sewing Center hires two [Sun Journal] Biddeford: Veilleux Oil's Assets Auctioned Off [WCSH6 News Center] Nightclub owners forced to repay customers [Keep ME Current] Lisbon plant to reopen with smaller work force [The Times Record News] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. American Lighthouse Foundation to Host Fun-Filled Cape Cod Lighthouse Cruise... released 8/19/08 Local Marketing Firm Wins Premier International Award... released 8/15/08 CGC: Tender Living Care Program- Supporting Families Dealing with Serious Illness Announces Fall Sch... released 8/18/08 View more releases | Post a release The Mindful Manager Want Higher Morale and Better Teamwork? Aug 19, 2008 09:17 AM Last week I was reminded of a simple practice we can all engage in that can make a HUGE difference... more The Takeaway What price is right Aug 20, 2008 07:14 AM Ivana Taylor reviews the book Rafi Mohammed's book "The Art of Pricing: How to Find the Hidden Profits... more Speaking of Politics See Maine's 64 worst economic voting records Aug 19, 2008 02:17 PM The Alliance for Maine's Future has identified the 64 worst economic voting records in the Maine Legislature based on historic... more Events Wednesday, August 20, 2008 IMPACT for Business Executives, VP�s and Presidents 8:30-9:30am, Kennebunk Maine 801-938-4226. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Drop the Data: Protect Your Business and Customers From Data Theft VISA, 12 Noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport 207-623-1149. Starting your own business SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE USM Corporate Partners Opening Breakfast Selma Botman, University President, 7:30 am-9:00 am, Hannaford Hall-University of Southern Maine Portland Campus Thursday, September 11, 2008 Getting More Traffic to Your Website SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Saturday, September 13, 2008 CDL Career Fair 9:00am-2:00pm, Northeast Technical Institute 207-883-5130. Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

National security comes to aid of business in MaineBusiness.com: 08/19/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. | Has this been forwarded to you? Sign up for the Daily Digest Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Navy alters course, decides to build third DDG-1000 [Portland Press Herald] 'Great news' for BIW [The Associated Press] Maine businesses show security-related products [Portland Press Herald] Orono: Federal official, firms meet at UM [Bangor Daily News] Portland: Pier project moves ahead despite critics' concerns [Portland Press Herald] Auburn Savings Bank starts trading [Sun Journal] Finding Health Care Is A Challenge For Migrant Workers [MPBN Maine News] FCC To Bring Help For the Digital Switch [MPBN Maine News] Early birds catch bargains [Portland Press Herald] Experts offer advice on cutting energy bills [Bangor Daily News] Two island groups pursuing wind power to combat escalating costs [Bangor Daily News] MMA gets $2.5M for engineering building [Bangor Daily News] Liberty, SEC agree to settle [Portland Press Herald] Minister opts to sell his train business [Kennebec Journal] Greater Augusta Utility District payroll to be handled by city [Kennebec Journal] Windham: Quarry proposal now in hands of council [Keep ME Current] Heating oil prices continue to fall in Maine [The Associated Press] Soule gets more time for Stevens Mill condos [Sun Journal] Stanley Museum to sell 5 steam cars [Sun Journal] Workshop to create 'the perfect fit' [Sun Journal] Mechanics Savings Bank hires two [Sun Journal] On the Move [Portland Press Herald] Godfrey Wood: 'Card-check' really does violate worker privacy in unionization process [Portland Press Herald] Rockland residents seek to repeal Walgreens ordinance [Village Soup] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFIES PEOPLE'S VETO PETITIONS... released 8/18/08 Cianbro's Eastern Manufacturing celebrates grand opening... released 8/15/08 Portland Harbor Museum Offers Rare Opportunity to Tour Historic Fort Gorges... released 8/14/08 View more releases | Post a release Better Business Do You Prefer a Cold Stone or a Marble Slab? Aug 18, 2008 08:54 AM Have you ever been to a Cold Stone Creamery? If not, set aside some... more The Takeaway Social media ghost writers Aug 19, 2008 07:23 AM Here's an idea that has occurred to me: Kelly Spors writes about outsourcing your blog in the Indpendent... more Nonprofit i-Tech Maintaining Your Human Touch Aug 18, 2008 11:23 AM Staying on top of the best times to email newsletters is imperative in the world of nonprofit 2.0. Also important... more Events Tuesday, August 19, 2008 BOLD Women Market and Do Summer Roundtable 4:00 - 5:15; Networking 5:15 - 7:30, Cumberland Club 207-221-3492. Farmingdale Historical Society Open House Meeting Farmingdale Historical Society, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Gardiner Public Library Writing a Business Plan SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Wednesday, August 20, 2008 IMPACT for Business Executives, VP's and Presidents 8:30-9:30am, Kennebunk Maine 801-938-4226. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Drop the Data: Protect Your Business and Customers From Data Theft VISA, 12 Noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport 207-623-1149. Starting your own business SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE USM Corporate Partners Opening Breakfast Selma Botman, University President, 7:30 am-9:00 am, Hannaford Hall-University of Southern Maine Portland Campus Thursday, September 11, 2008 Getting More Traffic to Your Website SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Saturday, September 13, 2008 CDL Career Fair 9:00am-2:00pm, Northeast Technical Institute 207-883-5130. Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

Learn something from Michael Phelps at MaineBusiness.com: 08/18/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. | Has this been forwarded to you? Sign up for the Daily Digest Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Monday, August 18, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Back-to-school tax holiday lacking panel support [Bangor Daily News] Pre-buying your heating oil? State, industry urge caution [Portland Press Herald] New energy panel will meet [Kennebec Journal] Special Report: Welfare in Maine after '96 reform act [Bangor Daily News] Rockland: Residents move anti-Walgreens petition [Bangor Daily News] Telstar launches job-skills program [Sun Journal] Berry Hill Fuel sold to family business [Sun Journal] SMH Birthplace gets 5-star ratings [Sun Journal] Governor Proposes $12.6 Million Energy Plan As GOP Repeats Call For Special Session [MPBN Maine News] Baldacci rolls out plan to address energy costs [The Associated Press] Bringing big jobs home to Maine [Portland Press Herald] Applications to universities, community colleges increase [Portland Press Herald] Belfast: Colby-Sawyer student interns at Chamber [Village Soup] Belfast: Drinkwater named CFO of WCHI [Village Soup] 'Flavors of the farmlands' [Morning Sentinel] Repair shops report increase in brake-line replacements [Morning Sentinel] Workers celebrated at Cianbro opening [Bangor Daily News] Portland: Cruise ship proposal fails to hold water [The Associated Press] Richmond Delicatessan Benefits From Popularity of Locally Grown Produce [MPBN Maine News] MPBN Maine News 08/15/2008 Former Paper Mill to Manufacture Steel Modules [MPBN Maine News] Pooling their resources [Bangor Daily News] Hospitals rank among area's largest employers [Village Soup] Officials of Texas-based company negotiating with landowners [Bangor Daily News] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. Cianbro's Eastern Manufacturing celebrates grand opening... released 8/15/08 Hundreds Attend Lighthouse Event released 8/14/08 Pierce Atwood LLP named as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine... released 8/14/08 View more releases | Post a release The Takeaway Obligatory Olympic post Aug 18, 2008 07:30 AM I'm not a gymnastics fan so I don't understand the scoring system. Apparently I'm not alone. This NPR story explains... more Making It Happen One Candidate I Can Vote For Aug 16, 2008 11:36 AM Mister Mulder for President. Just for fun, I found this through @jowyang on Twitter more Events Tuesday, August 19, 2008 BOLD Women Market and Do Summer Roundtable 4:00 - 5:15; Networking 5:15 - 7:30, Cumberland Club 207-221-3492. Farmingdale Historical Society Open House Meeting Farmingdale Historical Society, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Gardiner Public Library Writing a Business Plan SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Wednesday, August 20, 2008 IMPACT for Business Executives, VP's and Presidents 8:30-9:30am, Kennebunk Maine 801-938-4226. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Drop the Data: Protect Your Business and Customers From Data Theft VISA, 12 Noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport 207-623-1149. Starting your own business SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE USM Corporate Partners Opening Breakfast Selma Botman, University President, 7:30 am-9:00 am, Hannaford Hall-University of Southern Maine Portland Campus Thursday, September 11, 2008 Getting More Traffic to Your Website SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Saturday, September 13, 2008 CDL Career Fair 9:00am-2:00pm, Northeast Technical Institute 207-883-5130. Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

The Crisis Planning edition of MaineBusiness.com: 08/15/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. | Has this been forwarded to you? Sign up for the Daily Digest Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Friday, August 15, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Working with younger 'talent' [Sun Journal] Economics put major pinch on lobster fishing [Mount Desert Islander] Maine food stamp benefits to rise [Bangor Daily News] GOP pushing special session on heating aid [The Associated Press] Portland: Prime land part of newspaper package [Portland Press Herald] MBNA legacy paves way for future jobs [Village Soup] Former MBNA executive: 'Be positive' [Village Soup] Cianbro facility opens [Morning Sentinel] Brewer, Cianbro sharing spotlight [Bangor Daily News] Maine Teachers Turn To Second Jobs For Extra Cash [MPBN Maine News] COA adds 'green biz' option [Mount Desert Islander] Hospital faces fiscal challenges [Mount Desert Islander] Bar Harbor Bank & Trust awards scholarships [Mount Desert Islander] Tipping your server will keep Windham families warm [Keep ME Current] Critics Question Maine State Pier Plan [WCSH6 News Center] Rockland: East meets West on Main Street [Village Soup] Rumford: NewPage Corp. plans temporary shutdown [Sun Journal] US Felt's new owner seeks help from town (Aug. 14, 2008) [Sanford - Springvale Register] Medicaid Debt a Hot Topic At Blue Hill Hospital's Annual Meeting [The Ellsworth American] Gould Ford Site To Be Auctioned Aug. 28 [The Ellsworth American] Kennebunk Light & Power District proposes rate increases [Seacoast Online] What if water sale had gone through? [Seacoast Online] Wells landmark becomes B&B [Seacoast Online] Lincoln announces wind farm hearing [Bangor Daily News] Lewiston: Recycling plan stirs confusion [Sun Journal] Dixfield: Sunday's Outdoor Market drawing great interest [Sun Journal] Hearing set on Roxbury zoning change [Sun Journal] Norway: Canning factory site being evaluated [Sun Journal] Norway: Trust says no to wind farm [Sun Journal] MANP offers local seminar [Sun Journal] Denis Thoet: Farmers aim to make a living, grow good food [Kennebec Journal] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. SALT BAY CHAMBERFEST CONTINUES ITS 2008 SEASON, ACTOR JOHN BEDFORD LLOYD TO COME TO DAMARISCOTTA... released 8/14/08 Pierce Atwood LLP named as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine... released 8/14/08 The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies partners with angela adams... released 8/8/08 View more releases | Post a release The Takeaway Find your replacement Aug 15, 2008 07:43 AM I found How Does Your Business Hold Up When You're Not There? by Vera Raposo. A recent illness... more Grammar Help Then and Than Aug 14, 2008 08:23 PM Today I was driving home from setting up my classroom. I passed a sign that said, "Come inside! ... more Internet Marketing 101 Maine SEO Blog and Google Insights for Search Aug 14, 2008 05:01 PM There's a good post by our new search engine marketer, Nicki Hicks over at the Maine SEO Blog. ... more Speaking of Politics New tax ranking (woopie) doesn't change facts Aug 14, 2008 09:15 AM The new calculation of Maine's state and local tax burden (10%) by the Tax Foundation now places the state as... more Events Friday, August 15, 2008 Association for Consulting Expertise Monthly Networking Meeting Barry Tarr - Seachange IT, Dick Miller - Technology Partner Consulting, Stacie Andrews - Provado Mar, 7:30am-9:30am, Portland Country Club (800) 464-5043. Saturday, August 16, 2008 New England Light Sport EXPO at Sanford, Maine Regional Airport Demonstration of Light Sport Aircraft, 8 am - 5 p (Sat and Sun), New England Light Sport EXPO Sanford, Maine Regional Airport 207-324-8919. Sunday, August 17, 2008 New England Light Sport EXPO at Sanford, Maine Regional Airport Demonstration of Light Sport Aircraft, 8 am - 5 p (Sat and Sun), New England Light Sport EXPO Sanford, Maine Regional Airport 207-324-8919. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 BOLD Women Market and Do Summer Roundtable 4:00 - 5:15; Networking 5:15 - 7:30, Cumberland Club 207-221-3492. Writing a Business Plan SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Wednesday, August 20, 2008 IMPACT for Business Executives, VP�s and Presidents 8:30-9:30am, Kennebunk Maine 801-938-4226. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Drop the Data: Protect Your Business and Customers From Data Theft VISA, 12 Noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport 207-623-1149. Starting your own business SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE USM Corporate Partners Opening Breakfast Selma Botman, University President, 7:30 am-9:00 am, Hannaford Hall-University of Southern Maine Portland Campus Thursday, September 11, 2008 Getting More Traffic to Your Website SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

The Road Less Paved edition of MaineBusiness.com: 08/14/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. | Has this been forwarded to you? Sign up for the Daily Digest Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Thursday, August 14, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Asphalt prices put road work on hold [Portland Press Herald] Asphalt prices delay roadwork [Bangor Daily News] Asphalt prices pinch projects [Sun Journal] Costs halt paving on 4 Litchfield roads [Kennebec Journal] DOT projects affected by high fuel costs. [Bangor Daily News] Gas prices driving motorists off road, especially in Maine [Portland Press Herald] State puts brakes on electric vehicle [Portland Press Herald] Maine Lobster Industry Says Its Product Deserves Seal of Approval [MPBN Maine News] BIW union remains in trusteeship [Portland Press Herald] New Hampshire Company Promotes Napping On The Job [MPBN Maine News] Waterville: Goodwill store to move this fall [Morning Sentinel] Wet weather bedevils farmers [Morning Sentinel] Hancock Landowner Claims He�s Being 'Railroaded' [The Ellsworth American] Frary Calls for Building Oil Refinery In Northern Maine [The Ellsworth American] Little Shop in Blue Hill Offers Big Gift Ideas [The Ellsworth American] Council gives itself more time to deliberate route for CMP lines [Keep ME Current] Fieldcrest Manor Purchased by LC Healthcare [Lincoln County News] Hilary Schneider: Emergency department task force needs consumer representation [Portland Press Herald] Task force reviews pros and cons of wood heat [Bangor Daily News] Section 8 vouchers more difficult to redeem as rents rise [Bangor Daily News] Wood-pellet silo hinges on FAA OK [Sun Journal] Wind farm sought in Norway [Sun Journal] CMCC announces three new hires [Sun Journal] Business lunch and learn date set [Sun Journal] Sears coming to Rumford [Sun Journal] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. METRO Offers Ticket to Ride - Discounted Fares Available to Students for 2008/2009 School Year... released 8/11/08 10th Annual Freeport Art Festival to feature returning favorites and new activities...... released 8/8/08 ARTIST ERIC HOPKINS CONTRIBUTES WORK TO WINDJAMMER WEEKEND... released 8/11/08 View more releases | Post a release Deep Economy (Somewhat Illegally) Entertaining Aug 13, 2008 12:41 PM Exclusivity? Secret email lists? Top chefs? These are just some of the elements in today's Globe and Mail... more The Takeaway Sleeping on the job Aug 14, 2008 06:39 AM I listened to a story about a company that promotes employee naps with great interest. I know. It doesn't... more Better Business How Do You Discover The Perfect Employee? Aug 13, 2008 03:04 PM f you own your own business and have a little success, at some point you will be looking for an... more Events Saturday, August 16, 2008 New England Light Sport EXPO at Sanford, Maine Regional Airport Demonstration of Light Sport Aircraft, 8 am - 5 p (Sat and Sun), New England Light Sport EXPO Sanford, Maine Regional Airport 207-324-8919. Sunday, August 17, 2008 New England Light Sport EXPO at Sanford, Maine Regional Airport Demonstration of Light Sport Aircraft, 8 am - 5 p (Sat and Sun), New England Light Sport EXPO Sanford, Maine Regional Airport 207-324-8919. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 BOLD Women Market and Do Summer Roundtable 4:00 - 5:15; Networking 5:15 - 7:30, Cumberland Club 207-221-3492. Writing a Business Plan SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Drop the Data: Protect Your Business and Customers From Data Theft VISA, 12 Noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport 207-623-1149. Starting your own business SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE USM Corporate Partners Opening Breakfast Selma Botman, University President, 7:30 am-9:00 am, Hannaford Hall-University of Southern Maine Portland Campus Thursday, September 11, 2008 Getting More Traffic to Your Website SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Saturday, September 13, 2008 CDL Career Fair 9:00am-2:00pm, Northeast Technical Institute 207-883-5130. Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104