Business Headlines
Wednesday, January 7
Price of data theft response: Millions [Portland Press Herald]
Pawn shops now king [Portland Press Herald]
Vassalboro: Panel approves topless cafe [Morning Sentinel]
Portland getting new daily paper [Portland Press Herald]
Newspaper, guild agree to postpone arbitration [Portland Press Herald]
Jobless complain they can't get help filing for benefits [The Associated Press]
Jobless claims backup faulted [Kennebec Journal]
Lawmakers Debate Budget Shortfall Issues [MPBN Maine News]
Cuts posing threats to students, local economy, educators assert [Kennebec Journal]
Governor's Proposed Budget Cut Draws Cool Response [MPBN Maine News]
Health data project fights for funding [Bangor Daily News]
MPBN delays service reductions [Bangor Daily News]
Skowhegan: Wal-Mart expansion clears one hurdle, but others loom [Morning Sentinel]
New Carbon Standard Could Ignite Economic Boom [MPBN Maine News]
Library Lending Now Includes Kilowatt Monitors [MPBN Maine News]
SBA offers disaster assistance to 2009 victims of Milo arson [Bangor Daily News]
Portland: Evictions ordered as city, landlord tangle [Portland Press Herald]
Bangor rink hopes to be downtown draw [Bangor Daily News]
Camden: Two photo specialty stores to merge [Village Soup]
Genetics facility plans student internships [Bangor Daily News]
Hebron: Store owners open public skating rink [Sun Journal]
Lincoln to hear appeal on wind farm proposal [Bangor Daily News]
Free skiing day set [Sun Journal]
Customs facility in Calais on track to open next fall [Bangor Daily News]
Blue Hill: Fire destroys garage [Bangor Daily News]
Waldo: Plan first, prosper later [Village Soup]
Lunch, learn set for Jan. 21 [Sun Journal]
Crematorium finds a home in Searsport [Village Soup]
Tuesday, January 6
Discount Stores Do Well Despite The Economy [MPBN Maine News]
An early harbinger of tourist season [The Times Record News]
Rumford: Idled mill workers back on the job [Sun Journal]
College applications on the rise [Bangor Daily News]
Demand outpaces colleges' budget [Portland Press Herald]
Community Colleges Face Application Increase Along With Funding Cut [MPBN Maine News]
Lottery ticket sales take a dive [Portland Press Herald]
Winner comes forward with Megabucks ticket [Bangor Daily News]
Baldacci eyes $3.6B stimulus [Bangor Daily News]
Maine Awaits Federal Stimulus [MPBN Maine News]
Madoff scheme burns Mainers [Bangor Daily News]
Bill Nemitz: Show casts businesses a lifeline [Portland Press Herald]
Maine heating oil prices end downward spiral [The Associated Press]
Citgo halts free heating oil for poor [Portland Press Herald]
Portland turns to new bidder for pier plan [Portland Press Herald]
Portland: Holiday Inn on the way out? [Portland Press Herald]
Maine banking company posts discouraging word [Morning Sentinel]
Peter's Seafood and Steak: Taking bull by horns [Sun Journal]
Camden National names Old Town native new CEO [Bangor Daily News]
Farmington: Fence going up in parking lot [Sun Journal]
New odor regulations could affect Maine Energy operations [Journal Tribune]
Homes sales, prices drop, foreclosures rise [Village Soup]
Composites cluster plan advances [The Times Record News]
Skowhegan: Wal-Mart seeks expansion [Morning Sentinel]
CMCU names Ouellette employee of the year [Sun Journal]
WorkReady program taking applications [Sun Journal]
WWC offers free training classes [Sun Journal]
Ron Bancroft: Pyramids of speculation led to the collapse we now endure [Portland Press Herald]
Ted O'Meara: How do you protect good will? [Portland Press Herald]
Rockland : Church makes plea for zone change [Village Soup]
Rollie's tradition to continue in Searsport ... for now [Village Soup]
Waldoboro's 995 Main St. eatery approved with conditions [Village Soup]
Rockport: McMahon's Knox Grille leaving Knox Mill [Village Soup]
New daily paper for Portland [Mainebiz]
Down East port sets tonnage record [The Associated Press]
Monday, January 5
Transfer tax drop-off pinches state, counties [Portland Press Herald]
Realtors face declining home sales [Morning Sentinel]
Real estate industry downsizes [Portland Press Herald]
Opinions differ on topless coffee shop plan [Kennebec Journal]
Legislature set to move quickly on budget [Bangor Daily News]
State lawmakers ready for '09 session [Bangor Daily News]
Agricultural trades show to focus on energy [Bangor Daily News]
Big crowds expected at agricultural show [Kennebec Journal]
Analog broadcasting ends in February, but many Maine viewers remain confused [Morning Sentinel]
Megabucks winner sold in Springfield [Bangor Daily News]
Paris: Organizer seeks to boost farmers' market vendors [Sun Journal]
Trains, paper mills replaced Bangor's harbor [Bangor Daily News]
Roxbury: Wind towers generate hearings [Sun Journal]
Jay: Business startup workshop offered [Sun Journal]
Portland: SkillBuilder workshops listed [Sun Journal]
New odor regulations could affect Maine Energy operations [Journal Tribune]
Homes sales, prices drop, foreclosures rise [Village Soup]
Composites cluster plan advances [The Times Record News]
An early harbinger of tourist season [The Times Record News]
Sunday, January 4
A year of economic upheaval [Portland Press Herald]
Carrying on, cautiously [Portland Press Herald]
Mariners urged to buy digital beacons [Portland Press Herald]
Damage from Yarmouth blaze may hit $4 million [Portland Press Herald]
Economy, weather slow ice fishing season start [Kennebec Journal]
Recycling centers see prices fall as economic downturn is felt [Morning Sentinel]
Wind turbine moratorium up for vote in Jackson [Village Soup]
Tough times [Sun Journal]
Our goal is to save you $1,000 over six months [Sun Journal]
Auburn: Classics to return to big screen [Sun Journal]
Board to hear wind farm proposal [Sun Journal]
Saturday, January 3
Brew what you love, and love what you brew [Bangor Daily News]
Former Farmington Diner waits in Wilton for new home [Morning Sentinel]
Winthrop council set to take a fresh look at bids, contracting [Kennebec Journal]
Towns have their own stimulus wish lists [Portland Press Herald]
PUC staff plugging reforms from ISO [Portland Press Herald]
Best-sellers surprise state [Portland Press Herald]
Maine's future with power grid unclear [Bangor Daily News]
Sea Dog brewing again at Bangor restaurant [Bangor Daily News]
Company pledges UM funds [Bangor Daily News]
Friday, January 2
Early returns from shrimp fishery offer some reason for cautious optimism [Mount Desert Islander]
State crafts report on security breaches [Kennebec Journal]
Members of Maine credit unions warned of e-mail ‘phishing’ scam [Bangor Daily News]
Augusta: 'A step up' for airport [Kennebec Journal]
mCaddie to go to beta version [Sun Journal]
Chamber singles Perry out for lifetime achievement [Kennebec Journal]
Rangeley: Museum taking shape [Sun Journal]
Farmington: Diner rests where it was moved [Sun Journal]
Bar Harbor: Tax foreclosures edge up [Mount Desert Islander]
CareerCenter lists offerings [Sun Journal]
Waldoboro's Economic Development Committee tackles goals [Village Soup]
Thursday, January 1
Getting wind of saving cash [Kennebec Journal]
Predictions for 2009 [Portland Press Herald]
New Legislation Broadens The Definition Of A Disability [MPBN Maine News]
Early Returns from Shrimp Fishery Offer Some Optimism [The Ellsworth American]
As '09 dawns, MERC buyout fading [Keep ME Current]
Walmart Hoping To Expand In Maine [WCSH6 News Center]
Maine banks to benefit from U.S. bailout [Portland Press Herald]
Suppers with less stress [Portland Press Herald]
Chamber: McKee top professional [Kennebec Journal]
Hermon ski area opens tube run [Bangor Daily News]
Non-Profit Exploring Retail Store In Ellsworth [WCSH6 News Center]
Economic matters top 2008 news in Camden [Village Soup]
Lovely Nails Salon Opens in Ellsworth [The Ellsworth American]
Irving Closes High Street Gas Station [The Ellsworth American]
Wednesday, December 31
Experts offer tax tips to reduce stress, save money [Bangor Daily News]
Economy's down, but celebrating's not out [Portland Press Herald]
Scheme deals blow to Mainer, charities [Portland Press Herald]
Public television goes digital [Bangor Daily News]
Paris-built homes dealer offers free lots [Sun Journal]
Youth club, rail trail group pick up Chamber honor [Kennebec Journal]
State gives Fort Kent grant for flood recovery [Bangor Daily News]
Auburn to talk rotary work to merchants [Sun Journal]
Guilford: Residents form nonprofit group to help stimulate economic growth [Bangor Daily News]
Lewiston bank branch to open [Sun Journal]
New CEO to take helm for Blethen papers [Portland Press Herald]
Blethen Newspaper Sale Delayed Beyond Year-End Deadline [MPBN Maine News]
Greg Kesich: For the news business's future, click shuffle [Portland Press Herald]
Big-box zone owners visit Belfast [Village Soup]
Three Maine banks benefit from bailout [The Associated Press]
Cooke Aquaculture to hire another 50 [Mainebiz]
Wind and solar energy rebates available [Portland Press Herald]
Bigger planes will fly into Augusta starting Monday [Kennebec Journal]
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Events
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Certified Wood & Sustainable Forestry Products U.S. Green Building Council, Maine Chapter, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., USM Abromson Center - Room 109
PROPEL Lunch with the Experts: Four Secrets to Home Buying in this Market Casey Hamlin, a mortgage planner from First Financial Mortgage, 12:00 - 1:15 PM, Portland Chamber of Commerce 772-2811.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Business Breakfast Series William McPeck, director of employee health and safety for Maine state government, 7:30 a.m., Atrium, Student Center, Thomas College
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Business IT Networks (CompTIA Network+ Technician Training) - Build Your Internal IT Staff Capacity! 5 Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm & 4 Wednesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm, Burgess Computer 207-443-9554 x113.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
How to Start Your Own Business SCORE, 1 - 4 p.m., SCORE
The Business Case for Building Green U.S. Green Building Council, Maine Chapter, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m., USM Abromson Center - Room 214
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Maine Economic Forecast for 2009 Charlie Colgan, 7 - 9 a.m., Abromson Community Education Center - Hannaford Hall Lecture - University of Southern Maine
SMPS Maine Alternative Energy Forum 11:30-2pm, USM Glickman Library Room 424
Thursday, January 15, 2009
How to Buy a Business SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE
How to Write a Business Plan SCORE, 2- 5 p.m., SCORE
