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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIST(CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SPECIAL Yarmouth School DepartmentDIRECTOR OF NURSING North Country AssociatesMECHANICAL CAD TECHNICIAN Oak Point AssociatesAUTO TECHNICIAN MidasSITE SUPERVISOR Habitat for Humanity of Greater PortlandSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Morrison Developmental CenterANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR Central Maine Community CollegeMAINE GAME WARDEN Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries & WildlifeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Aroostook Home Health Services
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Gregory Rec/Staff PhotographerIndependent spirit trumps chilly Fourth From a parade and road race in Freeport to designer fireworks over Portland's Eastern Prom, Mainers keep that festive feeling.
Mainers start weighing ups and downs of tax reform There are plenty of opinions on both sides, but the true impacts won't be known until it takes effect, if a repeal effort doesn't make the point moot.Retired couple expect tax burden to change little Most of their entertainment takes place at venues operated by nonprofits, which are exempt from tax on ticket sales.Sales tax extension will change mother's habits Michelle Welton says she is skeptical that a lower income tax rate will make up the difference.Senior expects to lose big under new tax reform law He says he'll be hurt by the loss of mortgage and medical expense deductions.News veteran to help guide MaineToday The new owner says he and Scott Wasser 'share the same vision' of delivering local news.New gallery's art mirrors a village come back to life The town's waterfront bustles anew, reflected by photos that capture the workers who are the fiber of such places.Lettuce likes the rain, but gardeners are pining for sunshine Wet weather is stunting tomatoes and squash, but a spate of sun could rescue the season.Vehicles take a toll on migrating turtles Signs in Wells, South Berwick and York warn motorists of the slow-moving reptiles.Petitions abound at 'tea party' rally Those attending the Augusta event urge others to speak out against taxation and other issues.BILL NEMITZBehind the names lie stories of honor A Vietnam veteran says being recognized with a Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medal bestows both honor and closure.Bumper crop of mosquitoes may torment until October Standing water in ditches, river beds and marshes provides fertile areas for eggs in the ground to hatch.Business SundayCHARLES LAWTONThe key to attracting people to Maine? Job growth Loveitts Field, South Portland, Maine (PWS)7:30 AM EDT on July 05, 2009
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS RSU #23FIELD/OFFICE ENGINEERS Penta CorpCDL "A" DOCK/DELIVERY DRIVERS BSP Trans., IncDIRECTOR OFNURSING SERVICES Rockingham County Nursing HomeCASE MANAGERS - PORTLAND Spurwink ServicesREIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST SXC Health SolutionsZONING ADMINISTRATOR The Town of Gorham, MaineOUTPATIENT CLINICIAN - PSYCHOTHERAPIST Art of Awareness, Inc.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORIMMEDIATE OPENING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #84LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
2 escape plane crash unharmed 2:27 PM10:01 PM EDT on July 04, 2009
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LIBRARIAN SEARCH RE-OPENED Lisbon Community SchoolHAND THERAPIST-PHYSICAL THERAPIST-SACO OA Centers for OrthopaedicsSPORTS WRITER Northeast Publishing CompanyCROSSING GUARD Gorham School DepartmentMIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Yarmouth School DepartmentSPARE BUS DRIVERS Gorham School DepartmentINVENTORY FORECASTER Gardener's Supply CompanyCURRENT VACANCIES Southern Maine Community CollegePROPANE SERVICE TECH Downeast Energy
Local people with ties to that tightly controlled country say the fight to win more civil liberties will take time. Augusta Fourth goes forth 1:15 PMMissing children found in Biddeford 11:07 AMSimonton Cove, South Portland, Maine (PWS)1:30 PM EDT on July 04, 2009
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Univ of Maine at OronoDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS RSU #23RNS AND LPNS --TIRED OF TRADITIONAL NURSING?
Correctional Medical ServicesDIRECT CARE WORKER Morrison Developmental CenterASSISTANT STORE MANAGER NAPA Auto PartsCUSTOMER SERVICE Hannaford Supermarkets1/2 TIME BUSINESS TEACHER - CONY HS Augusta Public SchoolsCOACHING POSITIONS Thomas College
Saturday, July 4, 2009
COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTUREMore farm customers pay first, eat well later A rising number of Maine growers are adopting a sales model in which buyers pay upfront for a share of the crop, and it's spreading beyond vegetables.
Republicans baffled by Palin resignation It's unclear whether the Alaska governor plans to return to private life for good, or lay the groundwork for a presidential bid in 2012.U.S. battles over rights echo in Iran, Mainers say Local people with ties to that tightly controlled country say the fught to win more civil liberties will take time.Library cafes in Maine hit best-seller list Beverages and snacks become a new revenue source and a way to entice readers from big bookstore chains.Cape urged to decide on traffic light A July 13 workshop will pave the way for a possible vote in August on the Route 77 signal.Portland schools working on list of summer projects Among the tasks: filling potholes in parking lots, renovating classrooms and installing new wiring.Fairfield planners deny sewage treatment permit They say the entrepreneur could not assure the town that the plant would not emit a bad smell.Natural history museum harbors eclectic wonders Begun in 1920 as a social club for hobbyists, its collection includes stuffed birds, seashells and dirt.Beach conference to focus on rising sea threat Scientists say coastal storms will likely be more violent, wiping away Maine's sand beaches.Business SaturdayBlight hits eastern crops Rain and the wide distribution of infected plants worsen the threat in New England. Loveitts Field, South Portland, Maine (PWS)5:00 AM EDT on July 04, 2009
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TOWN MANAGER Town of UnionELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SAU #21CUSTOMER SERVICE/MARKETING/SALES POSITIONS Nightwatch ProtectionSPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS Lake Region School DistrictCDL "A" DOCK/DELIVERY DRIVERS BSP Trans., IncCURRENT VACANCIES Southern Maine Community College
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ENERGY SPECIALIST Community Concepts, Inc.HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR -CONY HS Augusta Public SchoolsHEAD FOOTBALL COACH Husson UniversityPROPANE SERVICE TECH Downeast EnergyDIRECT CARE WORKER Morrison Developmental CenterOFFICE COORDINATOR Shads Custom Countertops1/2 TIME BUSINESS TEACHER - CONY HS Augusta Public SchoolsMENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN York County Community Action
Friday, July 3, 2009
John Patriquin/Staff PhotographerLooking to break free from downturn, rain Mainers, businesses hope holiday gives summer a jump-start
Member of city board quits after guilty plea Portland officials were unaware that planner Shalom Odokara, who runs Women in Need, had legal troubles.Flood of personal stories to shape national health care debate A Maine carpenter agrees to be the subject of a YouTube video as both sides use real people to support their views.Buxton kennel owners return to face charges John and Heidi Frasca, accused of 25 counts of animal cruelty in 2007, are found in Massachusetts and arrested.Response delayed in ferry case Portland is still compiling records in a federal inquiry into the finances of the ferry terminal and garage.Heavy rain drenches area; lightning hits four homes Temperatures in Portland set records as cooler air and clouds linger; better weekend weather forecast.Discover history, trails on Portland treks The summer hikes cover areas of the city that many don't know about.CHRISTOPHER HYDE / CONCERT REVIEWBowdoin Festival rolls out on a decidedly 'UpBeat!' noteGovernors heed call to 'eat by example' Inspired by a Scarborough man, several states will showcase local foods on Fourth of July menus.Business FridayU.S. seizes Madoff penthouse The former financier's wife is forced to vacate the Manhattan apartment and surrender all possessions. 9:30 AM EDT on July 03, 2009
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CUSTOMER SERVICE Hannaford SupermarketsHAND THERAPIST-PHYSICAL THERAPIST-SACO OA Centers for OrthopaedicsEARLY CHILDHOOD PREVENTION COORDINATOR Advocates For ChildrenASSISTANT PRACTICE COORDINATOR Maine neurologySENIOR RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS - NEEDED FOR OUR HOMES Woodfords Family ServicesINSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIST(CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SPECIAL Yarmouth School DepartmentCLEAN TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Midcoast Regional Redevopment Authority07/03/2009
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OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN - PSYCHOTHERAPIST Art of Awareness, Inc.CLASS A OTR DRIVERS - FLATBED Sebago PacificEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Univ of Maine at OronoSPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS Lake Region School DistrictMENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN York County Community ActionHAIR STYLISTS Supercuts of MaineSPORTS WRITER Northeast Publishing CompanySENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST Garnet Hill, Inc.
Simonton Cove, South Portland, Maine (PWS)1:31 PM EDT on July 02, 2009
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RNS AND LPNS --TIRED OF TRADITIONAL NURSING? Correctional Medical ServicesEARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER Morrison Developmental CenterOFFICE COORDINATOR Shads Custom CountertopsPHOTO SALES CONSULTANT Hunt's Photo & VideoSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Morrison Developmental CenterMAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Gorham School DepartmentSITE SUPERVISOR Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland07/02/2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
ALLEGED BIDDEFORD KILLER IN COURTMurder suspect accused of prior death threats Rory Holland, jailed until a bail hearing next week, already faced charges of threatening his ex-girlfriend and his lawyer.
Obama: Dont let fear stop health reform He vows to address cost concerns and reiterates that any public plan must not unfairly compete with private insurers.New Democratic plan comes at cheaper, $600 billion price The proposal put forth by Sens. Kennedy and Dodd would charge employers who don't offer coverage.Otten's online output oddly like Obama's, opponents observe The logos for the president's and the Maine Republican's campaigns are similar, but that's all, says an Otten spokeswoman.York County pinched by new jail law The county has a shortfall after all other counties adapted their budgets to stay out of fiscal trouble.New superintendent stresses a community approach Jim Morse wants to have a strong vision of what the community wants from its school system.BILL NEMITZDifferent chief, same Old PortCity ready to light up night on the Fourth Portlands annual display of fireworks is still on tap despite the bad economy.Protesters urge health-care reform A diverse group of Mainers gather in Portland to demand a government-run insurance option for all Americans.Unity students outraged over cafeteria worker's firing The college's dismissal of beloved employee Cheryl Montana spawns a campaign to get her back.Business ThursdayFairPoint chief hopes to avoid bankruptcy The company is seeking to postpone an interest payment due on debts that total $531 million.Sony strives to be new again As its Walkman turns 30, the company needs a turn-around. Loveitts Field, South Portland, Maine (PWS)3:00 AM EDT on July 02, 2009
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Univ of Maine at OronoSENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST Garnet Hill, Inc.MEDICAL SECRETARY Falmouth Orthopaedic CenterSPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS Lake Region School DistrictKINDERGARTEN TEACHER Augusta Public SchoolsCLASS A OTR DRIVERS - FLATBED Sebago PacificSR. HVAC ENGINEER Oak Point AssociatesREIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST SXC Health Solutions