What kind of advice do you give to teenagers who already seem to have good grip on life?
March 2010
Posted inBusiness
Democrats push bills targeting jobs boost
One measure provides $13 billion in interest subsidies for construction projects.
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Posted inBusiness
China further restricts access to Google’s site in Hong Kong
Google delays rolling out mobile applications after its Chinese partners face government pressure.
Posted inClose to Home
Greater Portland Events
WESTBROOK Cooking for crowds class A class on safely preparing and serving food for large groups will be taught by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Memorial Library. Participants will receive a copy of “Cooking for Crowds,” a manual specifically designed for volunteer cooks. The workshop […]
Posted inSports
Jenn Menendez: You sometimes are able to measure gains in losses
Sometimes the experience trumps a few losses. The University of Maine baseball team was swept in a four-game series at nationally ranked Oregon State last week, suffering losses of 18-3, 7-5, 12-2, and 2-1. But the value of facing that level of competition? Priceless, said Maine Coach Steve Trimper. Maine (7-12) is scheduled to open […]
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Sales of existing homes dip again
A critical test is coming this spring, as the buying season coincides with a tax-credit deadline in April.
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Don Perkins: Saint Joseph’s grows food all year long
Few can deny that it’s been a strange winter. Spring seems to be off to a rollicking start, much to the dismay of skiers and snow lovers and the jubilation of golfers. As a case in point, the temperature in one of the greenhouses at a small farm at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish hit […]
Posted inClose to Home
Project Linus spreads warmth, security
The group that makes quilts for children in hospitals is conducting a show on Saturday.
Posted inNation & World
New law: Calorie counts visible when you order food
WASHINGTON – That Caesar salad you’re about to eat? It’s 800 calories, and that’s without the croutons. The fettuccine alfredo? A whopping 1,220 calories. You may choose to ignore the numbers, but soon it’s going to be tough to deny you saw them. A requirement tucked into the nation’s massive health care bill will make […]
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Briefly Regional
BIDDEFORD BIDDEFORD REGIONAL CENTER of Technology has named Tyler Souliere, from the Cooperative Education program, and Lance Theriault, from the Building Trades program, as students of the month. Souliere and Theriault received gift awards, donated by TD Bank. Other students nominated for the honor were Jessica Antoine, Adam Barton, Ethan Forbes, Margaret Moore and Kaitlyn […]