The Free Business Advice edition of MaineBusiness.com: 05/19/2008

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Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Monday, May 19, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Members of BIW's largest union approve four-year contract [Portland Press Herald] Farmers want action to stem erosion of agricultural land along river [Morning Sentinel] Repairs near completion at Custom House Wharf [Portland Press Herald] Flaherty's Garage is closing its doors after 30-year run [Kennebec Journal] Augusta: Linen store staying open despite bankruptcy [Kennebec Journal] Farmers want action to stem erosion of agricultural land along river [Morning Sentinel] Ellsworth Theater Faces Tough Financial Times [WCSH6 News Center] 10% hike in tuition likely at UMS sites [Bangor Daily News] Cianbro begins work on modules, building them 'lasagna-style, layer by layer' [Bangor Daily News] Bar Harbor: $485,000 grant to bolster port security [Bangor Daily News] Study will look at Western Maine air travel trends, needs [Sun Journal] Museum highlights papermaking history [Sun Journal] Norway: Board stalls vote on liquor license [Sun Journal] Mexico: Farmers Market opens Friday [Sun Journal] Maine International Trade Day nears [Sun Journal] SCORE offers new business workshop [Sun Journal] Ocean energy institute takes different tack [Maine Coast Now] A Maine earmark wish list worth $534 million [Portland Press Herald] Economic issues take center stage in 1st District [Portland Press Herald] For islanders, the bite of high prices is as much as 30 percent sharper [Portland Press Herald] Combat ship gets its sea legs in Bath [Portland Press Herald] Jackson Laboratory outdoes itself with microscope [Portland Press Herald] Portland's sensitive new-age illustrator [Portland Press Herald] Charles Lawton: Maine's 'growth stars' brighten service sector [Portland Press Herald] Call-center industry sees good fit in Maine [Kennebec Journal] Boat dealers see a strong season [Kennebec Journal] As transmission line project plans proceed, property s ponder offers and safety concernsowner [Kennebec Journal] Small Maine Airports Facing Costly Future [MPBN Maine News] Senator Collins Crticial of Unchecked Speculation in Oil Futures [MPBN Maine News] Rockland: Faber closes law firm, maintains community ties [Village Soup] Ford Reiche honored by SBA [Sun Journal] UPDATE: BIW workers ratify contract [Portland Press Herald] Auction set for Wakeag Landing [Maine Coast Now] High court may dismiss Belfast zoning suit [Maine Coast Now] Bath Iron Works union urged to reject pact [Portland Press Herald] Persistent Strimling focuses on economy [Portland Press Herald] Police investigating fuel theft from plane at jetport [Portland Press Herald] York toll plaza site gets second look [Portland Press Herald] Silenced Portland landmark coming back to life [Portland Press Herald] Pittsfield: Young families desire simple farming way of life [Bangor Daily News] Officials link loss of 'icon industries' in Maine to '94 NAFTA agreement [Bangor Daily News] Unity: Tower owner in tight spot [Morning Sentinel] Augusta eatery 'steaks' a claim [Kennebec Journal] Rockland Board of Assessment Review gives $2.8 million abatement [Village Soup] May 21 Conference Geared to Entrepreneurs, Small Business [The University of Maine] Camden smokestack OK to climb, with instruction [Village Soup] Climbing on Knox Mill smokestack now to be allowed [Maine Coast Now] The Takeaway The best free advice you will give May 19, 2008 07:47 AM If you give away advice for free, how do you make any money? 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Practical ideas for integrating Web 2.0 into your marketing strategy Axon Design and Marketing, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, The Cumberland Club Thursday, May 22, 2008 Annual Maine International Trade Day Maine International Trade Center, 9 a.m - 8:30 p.m., Holiday Inn by the Bay Saturday, May 24, 2008 The Golf Clinic - addictive virtual golf 11:00am - 5:00pm, The Golf Clinic 874-9900. Sunday, May 25, 2008 The Golf Clinic - addictive virtual golf 12:00pm - 5:00pm, The Golf Clinic 874-9900. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Marketing & Sales SCORE, 6- 9 p.m., SCORE Wednesday, May 28, 2008 ASCEND Forum AscendME.com, 5:30-6:30 Open Forum, Q&A in the Theatre, Frontier Cafe, Brunswick 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