Business Headlines
Friday, October 10
Oxford in line for casino [Sun Journal]
Casino would be built in town of Oxford [The Associated Press]
Casino Supporters Confirm Site In Oxford [MPBN Maine News]
Agency to sell bonds to Mainers [Portland Press Herald]
State To Offer Bonds To Support Low-Income Housing [MPBN Maine News]
Thomas speaker urges change in business climate [Morning Sentinel]
Gov. Baldacci, owners meet on mill's future [The Associated Press]
Income limits for heating aid rise [Portland Press Herald]
Collins, Allen debate economic issues [Bangor Daily News]
Conference Speaker Touts High Road To Economic Development [MPBN Maine News]
Biddeford airport's future up in the air [Portland Press Herald]
Pellet stove store owner working to ease delays [Bangor Daily News]
Brookfield details mill boiler plans [Bangor Daily News]
Brookfield details mill boiler plans [Bangor Daily News]
Tremont: Wharf owner wants level playing field [Mount Desert Islander]
Verso mill converts oldest paper machine [Bangor Daily News]
Bangor Hydro adds new personnel [Bangor Daily News]
Auburn to host talk for contractors [Sun Journal]
Proposed casino site not what Rumford was hoping for [Sun Journal]
Rumford: Pro wind-power message blows through forum [Sun Journal]
Farmington: Store comes under planning review [Sun Journal]
Northeast Financial to host workshops [Sun Journal]
Thursday, October 9
Plunging prices strain state lobster industry [Portland Press Herald]
Crashing Economy Threatens Wary Maine Lobster Industry [The Ellsworth American]
Scallop fishermen face widespread closures [The Times Record News]
Study: burden of new tax too heavy [Bangor Daily News]
Backers: Casino's 907 jobs crucial [Sun Journal]
Three ski areas oppose casino [The Associated Press]
Backers Set to Announce Proposed Casino Location [MPBN Maine News]
Oxford County Casino Plan Goes to Voters Nov. 4 [The Ellsworth American]
Northern Forest plan stresses cell, Web access [The Associated Press]
Study eyes needs of forest economy [Sun Journal]
Bankers offer advice in trying times [Kennebec Journal]
Credit woes not so harsh in Maine [Bangor Daily News]
National Economic Crisis Has Little Local Effect, Thus Far [Lincoln County News]
Farmers consider Internet food sale [Sun Journal]
Portland: Baldacci terminal tour boosts hopes [Portland Press Herald]
Aviation business eyeing BNAS [The Times Record News]
Living off-grid [Bangor Daily News]
Paris: Chamber delays business showcase [Sun Journal]
Measuring technician covers lots of ground [Portland Press Herald]
Verso CEO Visits Bucksport; Touts Environmental Effort [The Ellsworth American]
New Walgreens to Open Friday [The Ellsworth American]
Citizens Speak Against Quarry [The Ellsworth American]
Auburn: Harriman receives award [Sun Journal]
Rep. Mike Thibodeau: Maine's income tax rate killing the economy - Waldo County Opinions - VillageSoup [Village Soup]
Auburn: Harriman receives award [Sun Journal]
Kennebunk: A new neighborhood eatery [Seacoast Online]
Wednesday, October 8
Financial Crisis Plays Role in Maine Bond Sales [MPBN Maine News]
Financial crisis tops debate Allen, Collins spar at candidates forum [Bangor Daily News]
Baileyville mill deal outcome in question [Bangor Daily News]
Area gas prices falling sharply [Bangor Daily News]
Credit Crunch Impacts Local Auto Dealers [WCSH6 News Center]
NMCC unveils allied health simulation center [Bangor Daily News]
Waterville: Planners OK plan for Gilman Street apartments [Morning Sentinel]
Pittsfield approves ski slope proposal [Bangor Daily News]
Wind farm plan has conservation pact [Morning Sentinel]
Hospitals on short end [Sun Journal]
Lewiston ends downtown planning effort [Sun Journal]
Casino group promises jobs [Sun Journal]
Rumford: Landlord: Buildings to be sold, closed [Sun Journal]
Deal protects Franklin Counties' mountains [Sun Journal]
Lewiston: Chamber offers energy workshop [Sun Journal]
Bethel: Dock to head development [Sun Journal]
Rumford: Smith joins Island spa [Sun Journal]
Business Briefcase [Portland Press Herald]
Commercial Street makes top 10 [Portland Press Herald]
Federal hearing on groundfish coming to Portland [Portland Press Herald]
Three ski resorts opposing casino [The Associated Press]
Report: Invest in the Northern Forest [Mainebiz]
Fusion: Bangor gives awards to community members [TheMaineEdge.com]
Wright Express trims workforce [Portland Press Herald]
Tuesday, October 7
State, union battle in D.C. [Kennebec Journal]
High court skeptical on claims of Maine smokers' deception [Bangor Daily News]
New schools may wait as bonds curdle [Kennebec Journal]
Older Workers Stay On The Job [MPBN Maine News]
PUC Okays $2 Million In Penalties, Approves Sale of Northern Utilities [MPBN Maine News]
Maine PUC fines utility [Portland Press Herald]
Casino backers check out land around Oxford [Sun Journal]
Big project debated in Westbrook; vote put off [Portland Press Herald]
Local shoppers looking to save wherever they can [Kennebec Journal]
Neighbors Create Co-Op For Lower Heating Prices [WCSH6 News Center]
Gov. Baldacci announces heating help initiatives [The Times Record News]
Energy crisis hijacks heating plans [Bangor Daily News]
Average heating oil price down almost 20 percent [Portland Press Herald]
'Cut-rate' stove sales place Glenburn man on hot seat [Bangor Daily News]
Portland approves island hotel-condo [Portland Press Herald]
Augusta: Bid to update city taxi fares hits red light [Kennebec Journal]
Study Assesses Question One Cost At $40 Million A Year [MPBN Maine News]
MMA doctors reject Question 1 [Bangor Daily News]
U.S. Cellular erects Northport tower [Village Soup]
Collins snags small-business endorsement [Bangor Daily News]
Tax breaks allowed for senior volunteers [Bangor Daily News]
Mother, daughter design closeness [Sun Journal]
Fryeburg Fair attendance falls [Sun Journal]
Lewiston: New plaza tenant prompts celebration [Sun Journal]
South Paris: Social services director named [Sun Journal]
RVGC lists seminars [Sun Journal]
Alan Caron: Making the brand [Mainebiz]
A look at the Maine Apprenticeship Program [Mainebiz]
Venture Builder: Getting to know us [Mainebiz]
Dying Light: How to recognize the end of your nonprofit is near, and how to manage its passing [Mainebiz]
Belfast: Chamber seeks copy, artwork for area guide [Village Soup]
Eli Lilly settles Zyprexa inquiries in 32 states [The Associated Press]
New chain joins tobacco program [Kennebec Journal]
Monday, October 6
The money of color [Portland Press Herald]
Portland: Council to vote on island condo plan tonight [Portland Press Herald]
Auto dealer responds to lemon law controversy [Morning Sentinel]
Bank pretenders seek to prey on consumers [Bangor Daily News]
Hiring a kid for lawn work? Check your insurance [Bangor Daily News]
Hard times hit animal shelters [Sun Journal]
Augusta: Hiking, cabs on agenda [Kennebec Journal]
Belfast: Residents to tackle west-side zoning changes [Village Soup]
Oversight of uses for Sears Island focus of meeting [Bangor Daily News]
Rumford: Wind farm session planned [Sun Journal]
Robillard joins Keller Williams Realty [Sun Journal]
Lessons of the Depression from Mainers who endured it [Portland Press Herald]
Maine eyed for hydro project [Portland Press Herald]
Two Maine Cases Go Before U.S. Supreme Court [WMTW News]
Managing your money in a weak economy [Keep ME Current]
State delays school construction financing [Kennebec Journal]
Coalition forming to support beer, soda tax [The Associated Press]
Sunday, October 5
One of these fish could have your name on it [Portland Press Herald]
Northport: Otten speaker at Chamber's 48th annual awards dinner - Business - VillageSoup [Village Soup]
Waterville: Cacciatore's to serve up Italian cuisine [Morning Sentinel]
Shear persistence [Morning Sentinel]
Panel to discuss transportation funding in Maine [Kennebec Journal]
Energy audits can make big difference [Kennebec Journal]
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Events
Thursday, October 16, 2008
“Bringing Your Technology Product to Life: Technology Commercialization, Step by Step” Meriby Sweet, Director of the Maine Small Business & Technology Development Center, at MTI, Noon to 2:00 PM , Abromson Center, USM Portland Campus 228-8524.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Confidence & Empowerment with Style Sashay Image Consulting, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Woodlands Club, Falmouth 283-2021.
Confidence & Empowerment with Style Sashay Image Consulting, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Woodlands Club, Falmouth 283-2021.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
2nd Annual Construction Industry Forum Presented by Albin, Randall & Bennett, 7:30 am - 4 pm, The Eastland Park Hotel 207-784-5739.
Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts 2008 Annual Fall Social on October 23, 2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Hilton Garden Inn, Portland Downtown Waterfront 207-874-0801.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Maine Merchants Association Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner 2 PM - 9 PM, Samoset Resort 207-623-1149.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
2008 Auto Dealer Conference: Survive and Prosper Presented by Albin, Randall & Bennett, 8:30 am - 5 pm, The Bedford Village Inn 207-784-5739.
PROPEL - Lunch with the Experts Susan Pye, Merrill Lynch, 12:00 - 1:15PM, Portland Chamber of Commerce 772-2811.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
PROPEL - Lunch with the Experts Brit Vitalius, Sullivan Multi-Family Realty & Derrick Buckspan of RE/MAX By the Bay, 12:00 - 1:15, Portland Chamber of Commerce 772-2811.
