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Soda tax’s last stand? Two Calif. cities prep for battle
WASHINGTON If two of the most progressive U.S. cities don’t pass a tax on sugary drinks, will the idea finally fizzle out? Sugary drinks have been under fire for years, with many blaming them for rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases. Yet efforts to curb consumption by imposing taxes and other measures have failed, […]
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From bed to table
SCARBOROUGH “What do you guys know about oysters?” Abigail Carroll asked a couple standing on a pier in the Scarborough River on a sunny afternoon. “That they are delicious,” Amy and Jon Edwards said in unison. That was enough motivation for the Massachusetts tourists, who just hiked Acadia National Park, to embark on an oyster-tasting […]
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Brunswick SAT prep classes begin July 31
BRUNSWICK — Maine Prep’s concentrated SAT prep classes for Brunswick area high school stu- dents will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evening, July 31 through Aug. 25, at the Maine Prep offices, 22 Parkers Way, Brunswick. Classes, designed to teach students strategies to use in the math, writing and reading […]
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Free device workshop slated at U.S. Cellular
TOPSHAM — In a recent U.S. Cellular survey, respondents indicated that 13 was an appropriate age for a child to receive their first mobile phone, whereas five years ago this age was 15. Because the appropriate time can vary from family to family, parents can be challenged with how best to introduce their child to […]
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Richmond Area Health Center raffling off canoe
RICHMOND — Richmond Area Health Center is raffling a handmade cedar strip Otter canoe. The 12-foot canoe was built by local craftsperson Anne Schaad. The raffle proceeds will benefit the community health center and Richmond Food Pantry. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each, 7 for $5, 15 for $10, and 35 for $20, and […]
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LaRochelle to lead ACEC of Maine as director
AUGUSTA — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Maine (ACEC of Maine) recently announced that Raegan LaRochelle of Eaton Peabody Consulting Group has taken the reigns as its new executive director. “ACEC of Maine has enjoyed a strong partnership with Eaton Peabody Consulting Group for several years. John Melrose of EPCG has been an […]
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‘One jar at a time’
BELFAST R ecently, Abby Freethy was lugging heavy boxes by herself into her newly rented downtown storefront when the Belfast city manager and the police chief both stopped by to help. “It seemed like a good omen,” said Freethy, the owner and creative mind behind Northwoods Gourmet Girl. But the Greenville entrepreneur won’t just be […]
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NEW BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SERVICES OR GOODS OFFERED: Oil and lubeservice.LOCATION: 158 Pleasant St., Brunswick.HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.;Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.TELEPHONE: 406-4306.EXPERIENCE: Been changing oil for the past 17years.UNUSUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BUSINESS: Weuse Mobil 1 oil.PLANS: Our plans are to grow and make ourcustomers happy.
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NEW BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SERVICES OR GOODS OFFERED: We are thelargest Spinning and TRX Suspension Trainingstudio in the area. Suspension Training is arevolutionary method of leveraged body-weightexercise. You will safely perform hundreds ofexercises that build power, strength, flexibility,balance, mobility and prevent injuries, all at theintensity you choose.LOCATION: 25 Stanwood St., Suite B, Brunswick.HOURS: We’re open based on our class […]