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Brief: After 66 Years, Hammond Lumber Makes First Out-of-State Acqusition
No full textBrief discussion of Hammond Lumber Co.\u27s acquisition of Brock\u27s Building Materials in Rochester, New Hampshire
Target Market
No full textAn exploration of strong economic growth in Auburn, focusing on a number of large chain and franchise businesses - including Target, Five Guys, and Aroma Joe\u27s - moving into the city. Also discussed are established businesses which continue to thrive, such as VIP Tires
Swing Time
No full textBrief reflection on a 1935 visit by golf stars Gene Sarazen and Mildred Babe Didrikson to Webhannet Golf Club in Kennebunk
Last Words: From Malawi with Love
No full textA brief essay on electric motorcycles built by Sanguo Ventures Limited, an organization aiming to bring inexpensive, pollution-free transportation to the country of Malawi. The essay centers on a service at the Don Bosco Catholic Parish of Lilongwe celebrating the donation of a motorcycle for the church
Restaurant Review: Hit the Roof
No full textA review of the drinks, small plates, and ambience at Luna Rooftop Bar in Portland
With Fewer Barriers, Lewiston and Auburn are Attracting Housing Investment
No full textBrief discussion of growing interest in Lewiston/Auburn as a venue for multifamily housing development. Describes obstacles that have slowed the market in places like Portland, and why Lewiston/Auburn\u27s development-positive attitude is an attractive alternative
On the Record: Scott Anderson
No full textBrief interview with Scott Anderson, managing partner of the law firm Verrill. Topics discussed include joining forces with the Boston firm Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Verrill\u27s staffing and recruiting, and areas of growth at the practice
Room With a View: Eeling and Dealing
No full textA brief essay on American Unagi, the first land-based eel farm in the U.S., located in Waldoboro. Discusses owner Sara Rademaker\u27s lifelong interest in fish, and her plans for raising eels for the sushi market using the challenging technology of a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS)
Running Commentary: Born to Run
No full textThe story of Barry Dana\u27s attempt to better his time at the 100 Mile Wilderness challenge, in which hopefuls try to run the entire length of the storied stretch of the Appalachian Trail in under forty-eight hours. Details of the run are interspersed with reflections from Dana, former chief of the Penobscot Nation, on the ways running in this part of Maine helps him connect with and honor his culture
Health and Wellness: Vaccines are Important for Health
No full textA discussion on the importance of vaccinations for personal and public health. Notes the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on vaccination rates in Maine and elsewhere. Mentions vaccines for refugees and other members of the immigrant community