NEW FACES • Amy Harris joined Coastal Women’s Healthcare as a certified nurse midwife. Harris had worked in the same capacity at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England in Portland. • Colleen Oakley joined BerryDunn as a technical writer in the firm’s marketing department. Oakley previously taught writing at universities in New York City and […]
March 2012
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, March 4, 2012GOP caucuses hit several nerves
After the Republican straw vote fiasco, why isn’t the Maine GOP or the press reporting who won the delegate votes? The name and number of those elected to the state convention is not published on the GOP website and has yet to be released to the press. The delegate vote was far more important than […]
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Posted inBusiness
China’s golden parachute
Both the government and Chinese consumers look to the precious metal as an investment and as a hedge against shaky economic times.
Posted inBusiness
Datebook
TUESDAY “Efficiency Maine: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Your Commercial Properties,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., Maine Real Estate and Development Association breakfast program with Chuck Porter from Energy Resource Solutions. Held at Portland Regency Hotel, 20 Milk St., Portland. For details or to register, visit www.mereda.org. “Starting Your Own Business: Everything you need to know,” […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: State’s manufacturers hold an ace
It is unfortunate that the most recent publicity concerning Maine manufacturing has been about the trials and tribulations of the Kestrel Aircraft Co. at Brunswick Landing, the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. First, Kestrel is a startup company that has not yet benefited from actually manufacturing in Maine. Second, Kestrel was focused primarily on securing […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislature should not forget bipartisanship
The 125th Legislature has so far been marked by cooperation between the parties.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Observer: It all pans out for a born finicky eater
A friend’s son surprises with his youthful food choices, then continues to amaze as he follows his palate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Backers should show housing bill is no witch hunt
A fair compromise would make clear that this is not just an attempt to oust Dale McCormick.
Posted inLife & Culture
Spring forward
Just ahead for winter-weary Mainers: The Portland Flower Show.
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Ex-Etiquette: Put the children first, and be straightforward
Q: I am a 41-year-old divorced woman with two boys, ages 7 and 9, who has been dating my boyfriend for two years. He has three children from a previous marriage, ages 11, 9 and 5. We live in two different cities 40 minutes apart. Our dilemma is that we are becoming a Christian couple […]