I appreciated reading Haley Frank’s “Short Relief” column this week (“Midtown Project deserves state tax credits”). CEI Capital Management led the New Markets tax credit work on three of the projects he lists as successes (Farnsworth Museum, Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Portland Public Market conversion). It is refreshing and reinforcing to see positive […]
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An adventure in restaurant hiring: part one
A couple of job-lifetimes ago, when there were more unemployed line cooks than restaurants hiring, I worked with a chef/owner who refused to advertise for help. This was especially true in the case of lead positions like sous chef or head bartender. “It looks bad, as if things aren’t running smoothly,” she said. “Having longtime […]
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People and Business
Recognition Broadreach Public Relations founder and President Linda Varrell was honored with the Edward L. Bernays Award at the annual Maine Public Relations Council conference held in Freeport. Account Executive and Client Operations Coordinator Jillian Kanter was named a Rising Star during the evening’s festivities. The annual awards are given to MPRC members who exhibit […]
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Intentionally Unreasonable: Thankful things and thanks for people
Now that we’re in the high-calorie bridge between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a time when good will goes hunting for good deeds, I want to take a moment to share my thanks towards a few people and places that bring sanity, compassion and joy to my day-to-day world. Clayton’s Café on Route 1 in Yarmouth is […]
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Arts Calendar Dec. 9-25
Greater Portland Exhibits “Local Color: Pieces of Maine,” paintings by Dawn Maron, Mike Maron and Suzanne Woodward, Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 US Rte. 1, Suite 100, Falmouth, artists’ reception 5:30-7:30 p.m., to April 29. “East Meets Weston” photography by Bruce Barlow, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through December, freeportlibrary.com, 865-3307. Galleries Dahlov Ipcar, Frost Gully […]
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‘Magic of Christmas’ and ‘Victorian Nutcracker’ tops this season
With the arts and entertainment calendar inexorably counting down to Christmas, some big items are coming up. Biggest of the season, certainly in terms of its box office draw, is the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s “Magic of Christmas.” This annual family favorite runs two weekends at Merrill Auditorium, beginning this Friday. Portland Ballet will present its […]
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Holiday Calendar: Dec. 9-25
Collections & Donations Giving Tree, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Donations made until Jan. 8 helps patrons unable to pay fines due to financial hardship. Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale, The Rink at Thompson’s Point, Portland, Fri., 3-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., through Christmas, all […]
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Community Calendar Dec. 9-31
Greater Portland Benefits Community Cares fundraiser, Portland Pie, 400 Expedition Dr., Scarborough. Ten percent of check with required voucher benefits Scarborough High School Track and XC Boosters, to Dec. 13, 510-6999. Wednesday 12/9 Stephen Jenkinson, Harvard-educated theologian, author of “Die Wise: the spirituality of end of life,” 7-9 p.m., Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 […]
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The Universal Notebook: The case for a Katahdin Woods national monument
Just in time for the centennial of the National Park Service and the final year of the Obama administration, philanthropist Roxanne Quimby and her family are seeking national monument status for the land east of Baxter State park they have been assembling in hopes of it becoming a national park. National monument status can be […]
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Capitol Notebook: Second thoughts on ranked-choice voting
A fiercely disputed election for governor in 1879 almost brought civil war to Maine. With three strong parties, including the Greenbacks, nobody won the majority vote that was then required by the state Constitution. The dispute then landed in the Legislature, where accusations were hurled back and forth. Republican U.S. Sen. James G. Blaine wanted […]