The Why Oil Prices Are Still High edition of MaineBusiness.com: 04/07/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Monday, April 7, 2008 Today's Business Headlines As heating season winds down, no relief in oil prices [Portland Press Herald] Delegation targets energy speculators [Bangor Daily News] Wind farm plans brewing in Aroostook County [Bangor Daily News] Lawmakers try laptops in effort to reduce costs [Kennbec Journal] Justin Ellis: Credit card debt on rise among college students [Portland Press Herald] State campsites filling up fast [Portland Press Herald] Smokers incensed over tax proposal [Portland Press Herald] Unity: Regional development topic at Eggs & Issues Breakfast [Village Soup] Farmington: Back by popular demand [Morning Sentinel] Group seeks dismissal of spring water appeal [Sun Journal] Garage at center of debate [Sun Journal] Whitaker joins Rinck Advertising [Sun Journal] Lollipop Land Daycare accredited [Sun Journal] Eastport class gets boat-building experience [Bangor Daily News] Lincoln: After a year off, Trade Show draws 1,000 [Bangor Daily News] Calvin Ames: Electricity is key to strengthening Maine's economy [Kennbec Journal] East-west highway gaining traction? [Portland Press Herald] Charles Lawton: Maine needs an investment in on-the-job training [Portland Press Herald] Much remains a mystery in analysis of Hannaford security breach [Portland Press Herald] Data thefts from retailers apparently increasing [Portland Press Herald] The FairPoint gamble [Portland Press Herald] New rules to live by [Portland Press Herald] Michael LeVert and John Marsh: 'No Trespassing': The decline of a Maine tradition [Portland Press Herald] Rick Burns: Keeping health insurance rates in check [Portland Press Herald] Lenny Reich: Worried about energy? You should be [Kennbec Journal] 'If you don't have pedestrian traffic, you can't cut it' [Kennbec Journal] Augusta and Montpelier are similar, but their downtowns set them apart [Morning Sentinel] Winthrop Area Chamber to host Casino Night [Maine Coast Now] Contracting work is not always best [Sun Journal] Interest rate cut, energy funds up [Sun Journal] Candyman hangs it up [Sun Journal] Ann Turbyne-Andrews buys Gilly's Gym, the home she never left [Morning Sentinel] Speaking of Politics "Toxic Toys" bill poisons Maine's reputation Apr 4, 2008 03:56 PM The cost and availability of Maine-made food or lower-priced store-brand food (i.e. Hannaford or Shaw's store brands) will be jeopardized... more The Takeaway Getting into Whole Foods Apr 7, 2008 07:31 AM I came across a Brand Week article on getting your product into Whole Foods Market. (Note: The very... more Insurance Hints and Tips Selecting the Right Insurance Agent Apr 5, 2008 08:21 AM I just replied to a reader who asked about selecting an insurance agent. I sent him to an article... more Events Tuesday, April 8, 2008 2008 Penobscot Bay Business Expo 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Samoset Resort Ecotoasters Meeting 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Tyson Bldg., (East Side State Government Campus) Lisa Higgins 207-287-7023. Integrating Experiential Exercises and Typology into Training Elizabeth Rodenz, Ph.D. is a management consultant, workshop facilitator, and executive and life coa, 7:30 to 9:30 am, Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel (formerly Sheraton South Portland) 775-0244. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Eggs & Issues -Fred Forsley of Shipyard Brewing Portland Regional Chamber, 7 - 9 a.m., Holiday Inn by the Bay USM School of Business - Student Business Plan Finalists 7:15 - 9 a.m., University of Southern Maine (Woodbury Campus Center) 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