VIP auto parts business being sold to O’Reilly Automotive VIP Parts, Tires & Service has agreed to sell its auto parts business to O’Reilly Automotive Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Lewiston-based VIP will continue to own and operate the tire and service components of the business, while O’Reilly will own the automotive parts sales and […]
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Homebuilder sentiment at highest level since ’06 crash
While there is much room for improvement, an economist says the trend indicates a recovery has taken hold.
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Facebook sets stage for using Instagram photos
SAN FRANCISCO – Instagram, the popular mobile photo-sharing service now owned by Facebook, is the target of a storm of outrage, much of it on social media, after changes in its user agreement give it broader rights to use its members’ photos in advertisements. In a blog post that offered few details, Instagram said the […]
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Retailers find customers know best
Stores eliminate guesswork by asking social media followers to pick styles, colors and products.
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Need a job? Long-haul truckers in short supply
With shipping demand rising, carriers are competing for high-quality drivers by offering top pay.
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New Year’s Eve celebrations
Several restaurants around southern Maine are planning special events and menus for New Year’s Eve. Here is a listing of some of them. CAMDEN Natalie’s at the Camden Harbour Inn, 83 Bay View St., will be serving a three-course dinner at 5:30 p.m. and an eight-course dinner at 8 p.m. that will include a countdown […]
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Natural Foodie: May your days be merry and … meatless
Holiday gatherings don’t have to be all about gravy and roasted meats. With an ever-growing number of people looking for health-conscious food, parties offer the ideal opportunity to share dishes that emphasize the healing power of plants with your friends and family. To help you craft a holiday menu that includes a healthy dose of […]
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Wine: These wines laugh at your opinions
Wordsworth wrote that poetry is “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings; it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.” Later, after you’ve experienced a poetic moment, you can bring your conscious mind to bear on it and figure out what just happened. Next week, if tranquility has returned, I’ll tell you some of what […]
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Soup to Nuts: Sacre bleu! It’s croquembouche!
Behold the tower of profiterole power known as croquembouche, and DO try this at home.
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That Vegan Thing: Pumpkin chili gives ‘vegan’ a good image
I can honestly tell you the biggest challenge with being vegan is the word “vegan.” While most people know what a vegetarian is, I find a large percentage of the population doesn’t have a clue what a vegan is. When I mention the word, some folks think it is some kind of hippie with too much […]