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Rise of the Robots
No full textA discussion of the benefits of automation to Maine companies. Using the experience of companies such as Bristol Seafood and Possum Hollow Farm Soap, describes how automated work processes can increase production and free workers from repetitive and unrewarding tasks
On the Record: [Six Past Business Leaders of the Year]
No full textSix past Business Leader of the Year honorees respond to the questions, What advice would you give your younger self when you started your career? ; What has the pandemic taught you about business leadership? ; and What is the biggest challenge or opportunity for Maine\u27s economy this year? Interviewees are Mary Allen Lindemann of Coffee By Design, Donna Dwyer of My Place Teen Center, Joshua Broder of Tilson, Roccy Risbara of Risbara Bros. Construction Co., Kristen Miale of Good Sheperd Food Bank, and Edison Liu of Jackson Laboratory
Portland Two Ways
No full textA review of two Portland night spots - retro arcade/bar Arcadia and Old Port speakeasy Blyth & Burrows
Private Lives
No full textA speculative foray into the possible reasons that Ruggles and Olive Morse, original owners of Portland\u27s Victoria Mansion, never had children, delving into Victorian-era attitudes toward infertility, contraception, celibacy, and homosexuality
Brief: Housing Crunch Hits Tourism Industry
No full textBrief account of a discussion on the state of the tourism industry at a Portland meeting of the National Governor\u27s Association. Discussion points include the lack of housing for hospitality workers, the role short-term rentals play in the housing crisis, and the impact of inflation on travel plans
Peer Workforce Navigators Bring Resources to the Community
No full textA description of the Peer Workforce Navigator project (PWN), a program seeking to assist the immigrant and BIPOC communities in Maine access services such as healthcare, food assistance, and unemployment insurance. Discusses the barriers which can block members of these communities from receiving services, or discourage them from applying. Discusses how assigning Peer Workforce Navigators to various community organizations - such as Maine Equal Justice and Gateway Community Services - allows the PWNs to work with individuals to overcome these barriers
Food and Drink: Bringing the Table to the Farm
No full textA review of the Rooting Pig, a restaurant at Broad Arrow Farm in Bristol, featuring the pork creations of chef and head butcher Jeremy Hardcastle
Alexandra Bell is the visiting artist in residence....
No full textParagraph noting Alexandra Bell as the visiting artist in residence at Indigo Arts Alliance for May 2022
Brew Review: Heady Success
No full textA review of the offerings at Allagash Brewing Company\u27s tasting room, plus accompanying food from the Bite Into Maine food truck
Medical Practice
No full textAn exploration of the value of high-tech simulators - such as computerized mannequins - which help train students in nursing and other medical fields at Maine\u27s community colleges. Discusses the benefits of training with simulators, and notes the role of the coronavirus pandemic in bolstering demand when traditional training opportunities became scarce. Notes the expenses involved in procuring simulators and building spaces equipped to use them