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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 10, 2010 Today's Business Headlines Study: Restaurant worker pay is low [Portland Press Herald] Report: Low Wages, Labor Violations Rampant in Restaurant Industry [MPBN Maine News] State eyes federal jobs bill [Bangor Daily News] Democrats call for jobs bill [Kennebec Journal] Maine's Top Democrats Call on Feds to Help State Create Jobs [MPBN Maine News] Smelting or melting? [Kennebec Journal] Contractor license delay sought [Kennebec Journal] Briefcase: FairPoint will start paying Mainers rebates in March [Portland Press Herald] Activists' appeal to put wind rules in spotlight [Portland Press Herald] House OKs carrier for Portland [The Associated Press] Fraser aims to heal pain of workers [Bangor Daily News] Ellsworth: Clam Diggers Closer to Regional Harvesting Ordinance [WABI TV5] Great Diamond Island hotel could get green light [Mainebiz] Portland urges landlords to take advantage of rehab program [The Forecaster] Orono: Symposium to focus on rockweed resource and fishery [Bar Harbor Times] Former owner of Maine Shoes buys it back, starts new company [Sun Journal] Peaks Island budget proposal includes ferry and parking discounts, additional police [The Forecaster] Portland's East Bayside area to be part of national planning effort [The Forecaster] Time-based trade network creates cash-free economy [The Forecaster] Orono council opposes liquor license for club [Bangor Daily News] Rockport voters to decide on zoning exception [The Herald Gazette] Auburn: Dag's Bait celebrates reopening [Sun Journal] Southwest Harbor: Gatsby's open, but still under fire [Bar Harbor Times] Rockland: '207' to film at Brass Compass [The Herald Gazette] New store opens in West Minot [Sun Journal] Giving back: Business making a difference [Sun Journal] Good Works [Portland Press Herald] Hecker joins Keller Williams [Sun Journal] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. Morton & Furbish in Rangeley Acquires Neighboring Agency Office from Northeast Bank Insurance Group... released 2/4/10 2010 Tri for a Cure Registration to Open at Midnight on Saturday, February 6... released 2/4/10 Maine Adoption Program Clears Up Misconceptions Surrounding the Adoption of Haitian Children ... released 2/9/10 View more releases | Post a release Sage Solutions Clothing with a Lighter 'Fut' Step Feb 10, 2010 07:06 AM When Rachel Piper of Cape Elizabeth started the Wildfut organic apparel company in 2008, she was still working full-time at... more The Takeaway Why do I have to pay for your services? Feb 10, 2010 06:47 AM Are you free? If I come by your business to get this thing I need, will you give it to... more Smart Branding Why is Honesty So Difficult? Feb 9, 2010 09:21 AM Honesty - quick and forthright - is always the best policy. Why then, is something so simple ultimately so difficult,... more Financial Sense Homebuyer Tax Credit Details Feb 9, 2010 08:11 AM If you are shopping around for a new home, you may want to act fast to take advantage of the... more Events Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Mid-Maine Chamber February Business After Hours 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Hathaway Creative Center 873-3315. Mid-Maine Chamber February Business Breakfast Cyber-Security for your Business, 7:30 - 9:00 AM, Thomas College Student Center 873-3315. Portland SCORE Chapter 53 Chapter Meeting Christopher Pinkham and Rich Brooks, 9:00 a.m., SCORE Offices 207-772-1147. Thursday, February 11, 2010 Effective PR - Dealing With News Media in the Age of Twitter Skip King, 12:30-02:30, Abromson Center 228-8524. Monday, February 15, 2010 Job Club Tuesdays Corporate Headhunter / SMARTmaine Founder - Mark E. Renkert, MCsl, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Portland Cumberland Club 802 318 4136. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Job Club Tuesdays Corporate Headhunter / SMARTmaine Founder - Mark E. Renkert, MCsl, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Portland Cumberland Club 802 318 4136. Thursday, February 18, 2010 Business After Hours - sponsored by PROPEL 5:30-7:30PM, Residence Inn by the Marriott PROPEL Luncheon with Allagash Brewery's Rob Tod 12-1:15PM, Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Friday, February 19, 2010 A Tribute to Patsy Cline Donna Lee, 7:00 PM, Nasson Community Center in Springvale, MA Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Calling All Entrepreneurs Maine Angel coaches, experienced entrepreneurs & investors, 12:00-5:00 PM, Abromson Center 228-8524. 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