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Ex-Etiquette: Stepson stumbled as retirement-party planner

Q: My question involves the “guest list” for a retirement party. The retiree was my husband of not quite two years. The party was planned and executed by my stepson, who is 32, and was held at my home. Without my knowledge, my stepson informed his mother, the retiree’s ex-wife, about the party. Not only […]

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The A(nheuser) B(usch) C’s of a merger

ST. LOUIS – Five years ago this week, Anheuser-Busch Cos. agreed to be acquired by Belgian brewer InBev, creating the world’s largest brewer and setting off ripples of worry as uncertainty loomed over one of St. Louis’ most revered homegrown businesses. In the years since the $52 billion deal was announced on July 13, 2008, […]

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On the Move

NEW FACES • Melanie Turner was hired to manage the new office for Cumberland Title Services LLC in Augusta. Turner has 15 years’ experience with real estate transactions. This location joins offices in Portland and Brunswick. Cumberland Title is locally owned by Matthew and Randee McDonald of Windham and has been operating in Maine for […]

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Datebook

Monday “Social Media Primer for Small Business,” noon to 2 p.m., free workshop with Mariah Klapatch at the Camden Public Library Call 236-3440 to register. Wednesday Maine’s New Energy Policy, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., presented by E2Tech with several of the state’s energy leaders. Space is limited. For questions or to register, visit www.e2tech.org or […]