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memberimage The Takeaway Cabela's vs. L.L. Bean May 15, 2008 07:40 AM
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Insurance Hints and Tips Risky Biz - Nonprofit Board Service May 16, 2008 06:56 AM
You are exposed to risk in everything you do. From the moment you get up in the morning until... more
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Internet Marketing 101 TechMaine's Technology Awards Gala May 15, 2008 03:14 PM
Say "Maine" to most people and they think moose, lobster, and vacation getaway. It's a shame more don't think "technology,"... more
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PowerPLAY Family Business May 14, 2008 06:37 PM
Don’t do it! At least that’s what some experts say. I’m not going to tell you what to do, but... more
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Speaking of Politics George W. Plunkitt's prescription for change May 12, 2008 03:35 PM
When Tammany Hall was still the center of New York's corrupt political patronage system, a young man by the name... more
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Today's Business Headlines

UMS students likely to see tuition go up [Bangor Daily News]
Maine's finances deemed stable [The Associated Press]
Plan To Increase Truck Weights Draws Fire [MPBN Maine News]
This year 25th anniversary of the '12-mile yard sale' [Morning Sentinel]
Bath Iron Works, union reach agreement [The Associated Press]
New Book Examines Future Without Carbon [MPBN Maine News]
Business PAC vouches for Cote [Politicker ME]
Camden businesses plan for action as economy pinches [Maine Coast Now]
Baileyville: Natural gas distributor reveals expansion plans [Bangor Daily News]
Maritimes to hold open house on pipeline project in Searsmont [Maine Coast Now]
Cabela's fans flock to store's grand opening [Portland Press Herald]
Cabela's goes native [Keep ME Current]
Cabela's opening [MaineBusiness.com]
Ecoresort debate highlights challenges [Bangor Daily News]
Eco-Resort Promoters Make Case To Residents [MPBN Maine News]
Bangor: Home Depot opens new store [Bangor Daily News]
Big crowds expected for latest Narnia adventure film [Kennebec Journal]
Calais: Truck delays feared near crossing [Bangor Daily News]
Rockland: City council approves Steel Pro for Pine Tree Zone status [Village Soup]
Rockland backs Steel-Pro expansion [Maine Coast Now]
Monday deadline for Auburn oil deal [Sun Journal]
Davis Island development in hands of Edgecomb voters [Portland Press Herald]
Burlington Homes plant, inventory prepared for auction [Sun Journal]
MDI power to improve [Maine Coast Now]
Stinson Seafood property to be auctioned June 24 [Village Soup]
Fayette:High-speed Net access is topic for selectmen [Kennebec Journal]
Longtime Wilton bed and breakfast gets use permit [Morning Sentinel]
New business opens in Norway [Sun Journal]
Russell B. Dow: Quality stocks are your best bet [Portland Press Herald]
Tech-savvy travelers finding Bath [The Times Record News]
Biddeford approves Mill Redevelopment TIF [Courier Connection]
Rezoning Proposal a Hot Topic At Hancock Town Meeting [The Ellsworth American]
Gorham business group honors Jason Beever [Keep ME Current]
Westbrook: Pike plan goes to board [Keep ME Current]
S. Portland: Truckers warn against restricting traffic on Broadway [Keep ME Current]
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Friday, May 16, 2008
Local Prosperity in a Global Economy Keynotes Governor Angus King & Peter Vigue, Cianbro, 8:00am - 5:30pm, USM Abromson Center Membership: 338-8908 Conferen.
Taxes and Maine…Getting to Reform Western Maine Alliance, 7 - 9 a.m., Olsen Student Center’s North Dining Hall, University of Maine, Farmington
Sunday, May 18, 2008
The Golf Clinic - addictive virtual golf 12:00pm - 5:00pm, The Golf Clinic 874-9900.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
PROPEL Breakfast at the Regency 7:15 - 8 a.m., Regency Hotel
Writing a Business Plan SCORE, 6- 9 p.m., SCORE
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Ecotoasters Meeting 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Tyson Bldg., (East Side State Government Campus) Lisa Higgins 207-287-7023.
IMPACT Business Connections 8:30-9:30am, Kennebunk Maine 801-0938-4226.
Practical ideas for integrating Web 2.0 into your marketing strategy Axon Design and Marketing, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, The Cumberland Club
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Annual Maine International Trade Day Maine International Trade Center, 9 a.m - 8:30 p.m., Holiday Inn by the Bay
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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