Daily Digest: Fairpoint, unions reach agreement

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, February 3, 2010 Today's Business Headlines FairPoint, unions OK tentative agreement [The Associated Press] Obama talks job creation, health care at N.H. school [Portland Press Herald] New Maine tourism effort emphasizes specific getaways, affordability [Portland Press Herald] Extended train service seen as lure for tourists [Portland Press Herald] With Portland-Brunswick rail extension set, focus switches to funding Downeaster operations [The Forecaster] Gas pedals arrive at Toyota dealers [Bangor Daily News] Bill prompts soul-searching among farmers, markets [The Republican Journal] Pike, Idexx see delay as opportunity in Westbrook [Portland Press Herald] Westbrook Council Delays Quarry Decision After Long Hearing [MPBN Maine News] Baldacci off to D.C. to discuss energy [Bangor Daily News] New owner: No immediate changes for former Jordan's Meats plant [The Forecaster] Panel proposes changes to Portland housing replacement rules [The Forecaster] Camden moves forward with TIF proposals [Bangor Daily News] First Wind eyes Bowers Mountain [Bangor Daily News] Web site upgrade in store for Piscataquis County deeds [Bangor Daily News] Dover-Foxcroft: Chesuncook Lake House gets liquor license [Bangor Daily News] Real estate firm Ram Harnden to close [Mainebiz] Tremont: Dredging bid period opens [Bar Harbor Times] Westbrook: New family activity center to open [Mainebiz] Portland: East Bayside chosen for AIA design program [Mainebiz] Dr. Sparks joins FMH emergency department [Sun Journal] Good Works [Portland Press Herald] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. Bicycle Tours Focused on Deaf Cyclists Planned for Maine Coast... released 1/29/10 Grahamtastic Kicks-Off Annual Laptop Drive & Dance Event ... released 1/29/10 Indonesia:Political Islam and the Transition to Democracy... released 2/2/10 View more releases | Post a release The Takeaway How sustainable is Green business? Feb 3, 2010 07:02 AM There's no doubt Green is a major trend in business. But there is a question whether it this trend is... more Events Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Build a Better Business Workshop Jamie Boulette, Managing Director at PFBF CPAs & David Cyr, Executive Vice President, Skowhegan Savi, 7:30-9:00 am, The Fireside Inn/Governor's 858-2586. Thursday, February 4, 2010 PROPEL - Eats at Margarita's 5:30PM, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Portland SCORE Chapter 53 Chapter Meeting Christopher Pinkham and Rich Brooks, 9:00 a.m., SCORE Offices 207-772-1147. Thursday, February 18, 2010 Business After Hours - sponsored by PROPEL 5:30-7:30PM, Residence Inn by the Marriott Friday, February 19, 2010 A Tribute to Patsy Cline Donna Lee, 7:00 PM, Nasson Community Center in Springvale, MA Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Storytelling: A Path to Hearts, Minds and Pocketbooks Institute for Civic Leadership, 9 a.m. to noon, United Way of Greater Portland 773-3254 (ext. 100). Thursday, February 25, 2010 Hydro Quebec and the Eastern Canadian Energy Dynamic 8:30 am - 10:45 am, Eames Learning Center 207-541-7455. Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosts Breakfast Seminar titled, "Changes in Contaminated Property Regulation in Maine" 7:30 - 9:00 AM, Clarion Hotel (formerly the DoubleTree Hotel) 207-874-0801. More Than Money: Building a career that reflects your values Professor Mark Albion, 4:45-5:30, Glickman Family Library, 7th floor Portland USM Campus Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Women's Leadership Series: Stepping Up, Standing Out and Staying In Leadership Roles 12:00 - 1:30pm, YWCA more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.r0xx@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2010 MaineToday Media, Inc. 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104