Some notes on Boston’s new character, the Netherlands connection, Sea Dogs dancers and more. WHEN JOSH REDDICK was in town last week, one topic of conversation was his former teammate in Oakland, outfielder Jonny Gomes, who signed with the Red Sox in the offseason. Gomes is considered a “personality,” in the mold of live-wire Kevin […]
2013
Posted inBusiness
Datebook
Wednesday “Wine Tasting,” 5 to 7 p.m., with Amy Barriault of Central Distributors; presented by the Women in Family Business Affinity Group and held at McKernan Hospitality Center, Southern Maine Community College, Fort Road, South Portland. Register at www.fambusiness.org or contact Gina at 798-2667. The fee is $25 for members and $50 for others. Solid […]
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Letters to the editor: Teens’ films show real initiative
I would like to thank Bill Nemitz and his Sunday column (“Horror all around over teen filmmakers’ bloodbaths set in Brunswick,” Jan. 13) for introducing me to USN Films. As a performer, it is truly inspiring to see a group of high school students putting their energy into creative endeavors. These young folks could be […]
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Maine Observer: Stepping through woods on a snowy day
Using her father’s handcrafted snowshoes brings a woman closer to his experience with the beauty of the landscape.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s trailer registrations abused by drivers from away
Maine makes it too easy for other states’ residents to use our law to evade those at home.
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Another View: Guns in the household present a risk for family members
Gun owners should be responsible and leave their firearms unloaded and secured.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Governor’s plan settles an old debt
The proposal would finally reimburse hospitals for care they provided to MaineCare patients as far back as 2009.
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Our View: When did a new prison become state’s top need?
The governor is suddenly proposing a major spending plan, after years of claiming poverty.
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On the Move
NEW FACES • Martin’s Point Health Care hired a new physician and two nurse practitioners at its Portland and South Portland locations. Dr. Rich Entel and Peter O’Donnell, a nurse practitioner, joined Martin Point’s Portland location. Dr. Entel is board certified in family medicine. O’Donnell is certified as a nurse and a nurse practitioner. He […]
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Charles Lawton: Learning the key to sparking entrepreneurial ignition
“Some see the world as it is and ask, Why? I dream of the world as it might be and ask, Why not?” — Robert Kennedy, paraphrasing George Bernard Shaw I was engaged recently in a conversation with a friend who was describing the rigors of keeping his start-up business going — dealing with partners, […]