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Join John Williams and special guest Rebecca Hatfieldwith Hancock Lumber. Maine Magazine "Maine of the Year. "Mainebiz magazine "Women to Watch", and MaineHiusing's Stephen B. Mooers Award!!

Jordia Benjamin, recognized in MaineBiz's "40 Under 40," is a prominent figure in the arts community. As the co-founder and executive director of Indigo Arts Alliance, she focuses on supporting artists of color and fostering cultural representation. Benjamin's leadership emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. Her work has significantly impacted the Maine arts landscape, promoting diversity and inclusion while nurturing emerging talent. Through her initiatives, she aims to inspire social change and enhance the visibility of underrepresented artists.Kristan speaks to Jordia about her previous careers that helped her get to where she is today. The ones that have a really special place are those that continue to have an impact today. Twelve years ago, under the auspices of the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, she created the first teacher's art resource guide (over 100 pages) that provided an art curriculum for each grade school level based on Bahamian artists and history. The guide is still in use today.In addition to her work on an art resource guide, she fostered a program allowing gifted emerging Bahamian artists to exhibit their work alongside Bahamian masters in conjunction with the gallery, many of whom are now represented by international galleries and have exhibited in international museums.Today, her work at Indigo Arts Alliance allows her to advance the professional development of Black and Brown artists aligning with her moral compass. With an amazing team, they can advance through their residency program, the artistic excellence of local/national and global creatives.You can learn more about Indigo Arts Alliance by visiting their website.  If you enjoyed this Makers of the USA episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook. Please check out Makers of the USA's YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all and stay safe and healthy.

This week, we sit down with Andrea Tetzlaff, the publisher at MaineBiz, who guides us through the publication's journey from a modest monthly issue in 1994 to a vital resource for Maine's small businesses. Andrea sheds light on how MaineBiz has consistently provided valuable content and organized networking events to support and connect the local business community. This episode is packed with insights that highlight the intersection of media and small business.

Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Production Assistance: Joel Mann The mostly volunteer team at the League of Women Voters – Downeast who plan and coordinate this series includes: Martha Dickinson, Ruth Eveland, Michael Fisher, Claire Fox, Starr Gilmartin, Maggie Harling, Ann Luther, Rick Lyles, Judith Lyles, Wendilee O'Brien, Leah Taylor, and Linda Washburn. Democracy Forum: Participatory Democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics This month: We'll revisit topics from our show in 2021, talking about the historical and contemporary links between labor organizing and expanding political rights like voting. Is union organizing an important, if not essential, tool in building a vibrant democracy – of people having a voice in their self-governance? What led to the demise of unions over the last half century? What have been the political consequences? Are unions making a comeback? Why is that? What new trends are emerging here in Maine? Guest/s: David Madland, Senior Fellow and senior adviser to the American Worker Project at the Center for American Progress www.americanprogress.org/people/madland-david/ Arthur Phillips, Economic Policy Analyst at the Maine Center for Economic Policy www.mecep.org/about/our-teams/ Cynthia Phinney, President of the Maine AFL-CIO. maineaflcio.org/content/32232 To learn more about this topic: 1. Americans' views of labor unions | Pew Research Center, February, 2024, www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/02/01/labor-unions/ 2. State worker union filing charges against Mills administration over pay gap | WGME, February, 2024, wgme.com/news/local/state-worker-union-filing-charges-against-mills-administration-over-pay-gap-maine-gov-janet-mills-low-wages-cost-of-living 3. USPS reschedules meeting on Hampden processing facility | WABI, February, 2024, www.wabi.tv/2024/02/01/usps-reschedules-meeting-hampden-processing-facility/ 4. Local union president shares concerns about proposed changes to Hampden USPS facility | WABI, January, 2024, www.wabi.tv/2024/01/18/local-union-president-shares-concerns-about-proposed-changes-hampden-usps-facility/?link_id=6&can_id=1905c6b9067a4b4bf8e189b166246f7a&source=email-new-take-action-re-mail-service-changes&email_referrer=email_2215388&email_subject=correction-re-mail-service-changes 5. Union membership grew last year, but only 10% of U.S. workers belong to a union | NPR, January, 2024, www.npr.org/2024/01/23/1226034366/labor-union-membership-uaw-hollywood-workers-strike-gallup 6. Maine's labor movement sees big shift from small unions | Portland Press Herald, December, 2023, www.pressherald.com/2023/12/04/small-unions-drive-maines-labor-movement-forward/ 7. Maine farmworkers deserve equal rights | Bangor Daily News, Food and Medicine Op-ed, December, 2023, www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/25/opinion/opinion-contributor/maine-farmworkers-equal-rights/ 8. UMaine System graduate-student workers win union certification | Mainebiz.biz, October, 2023, www.mainebiz.biz/article/umaine-system-graduate-student-workers-win-union-certification 9. Brief: The state of labor organizing in Maine | MECEP, September, 2023, www.mecep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-state-of-labor-organizing-in-Maine-Labor-Day-2023.pdf 10. Why Government Unions—Unlike Trade Unions—Corrupt Democracy | TIME April, 2023, time.com/6267979/government-unions-corrupt-democracy/ 11. Chipotle agrees to pay $240 K after closing a store that sought to unionize | CBS, March, 2023, www.cbsnews.com/news/chipotle-union-settlement-closing-store-augusta-maine/ 12. Chipotle workers in Maine file for chain's first union election | The Hill, June, 2022, thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-lobbying/3534270-chipotle-workers-in-maine-file-for-chains-first-union-election/ 13. House sustains veto of bill to allow Maine farm workers to unionize | Maine Public, January, 2022, www.mainepublic.org/politics/2022-01-26/house-sustains-veto-of-bill-to-allow-maine-farm-workers-to-unionize 14. Re-Union by David Madland | Hardcover | Cornell University Press, 2021, www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501755378/re-union/ 15. Democracy, Union Made, Phil Fishman in The American Interest, September 2007, www.the-american-interest.com/2007/09/01/democracy-union-made/ About the host: Ann currently serves as Treasurer of the League of Women Voters of Maine and leads the LWVME Advocacy Team. She served as President of LWVME from 2003 to 2007 and as co-president from 2007-2009. In her work for the League, Ann has worked for greater public understanding of public policy issues and for the League's priority issues in Clean Elections & Campaign Finance Reform, Voting Rights, Ethics in Government, Ranked Choice Voting, and Repeal of Term Limits. Representing LWVME at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, she served that coalition as co-president from 2006 to 2011. She remains on the board of MCCE and serves as Treasurer. She is active in the LWV-Downeast and hosts their monthly radio show, The Democracy Forum, on WERU FM Community Radio -which started out in 2004 as an recurring special, and became a regular monthly program in 2012. She was the 2013 recipient of the Baldwin Award from the ACLU of Maine for her work on voting rights and elections. She joined the League in 1998 when she retired as Senior Vice President at SEI Investments. Ann was a founder of the MDI Restorative Justice Program, 1999 – 2000, and served on its Executive Board. The post Democracy Forum 3/15/24: Unions and Democracy Take Two first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Iran claims it sent animals to space. DARPA picks its 14 faves to study what's possible in lunar services. SpaceX adds a key demo for NASA to its next Starship flight test plan. And we have the latest updates from the Earth Observation Market, and a look at the year that was, with our guest Aravind Ravichandran in our monthly Overview segment. And more! Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest We have the latest updates from the Earth Observation Market with our guest Aravind Ravichandran. Selected Reading Iran launches animals into space as it revives bid for human missions- Al Jazeera Collaborating Toward Integrated Commercial Lunar Infrastructure- DARPA Exolaunch USA Wins Launch Contract from Capella Space for Pioneering SAR Satellite Mission- ExoLaunch  SpaceX plans key NASA demonstration for next Starship launch- CNBC Rogue Space Systems Announces Barry-1 Satellite Launch and Operations Commencement- Rogue Space Aalyria Wins Contract with European Space Agency to Build O-RAN Compliant Orchestration Platform to Unlock 5G/6G Non-terrestrial Connectivity- Business Wire Japan targeting Jan. 19 for nation's 1st-ever moon landing- Space  UAE Organizes First Space Agencies' Leaders Summit during COP28- SpaceWatch NASA Leaders to Highlight 25th Anniversary of Space Station with Crew- NASA Maine manufacturer of high-temp materials will expand, driven by defense, space industries- Mainebiz.biz Start of new space race? First private spacecraft may land on the Moon as early as next month- Times of India T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be using search engine optimization (SEO) to increase the traffic to your website, but are you using conversion rate optimization (CRO) to make use of that traffic? In this episode, Marty Greif defines CRO, explains what it can do for you and how you can start implementing it. Marty also talks about client success stories using CRO and a game changer you will want to know for your career. Learn about trust bars and the ugly baby test in this episode as well.   3:50 – Marty describes how he started his career as a developer before joining SiteTuners and then buying the company.   6:38 – Marty defines conversion rate optimization.   8:41 – Marty talks about what types of clients he looks for.   11:50 – Marty explains why it is important to have your phone number and a trust bar on your website.   14:55 – Marty shares a game changer: think about others.  22:08 – Marty describes the difference between conversion rate optimization and search engine optimization.   25:28 – Marty lists some changes you can make now to improve your conversion rate optimization.   29:26 – Marty shares client success stories.   34:47 – Marty talks about some resources that have been helpful to him.     Quote  “Conversion rate optimization is making sure that the traffic that comes to your website actually does what you want them to do. There's a difference between driving traffic and making use of the traffic, so conversion rate optimization is making sure that the traffic, when it gets to your website, takes whatever your desired actions are so that you create a user journey for people.” – Marty Greif, president of SiteTuners    Links:   Heroic Public Speaking: https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/   Women Presidents Organization: https://www.women-presidents.com/   Forbes Agency Council: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/people/nancymarshall1/   Maine PR Council: https://meprcouncil.org/   Mainebiz: https://www.mainebiz.biz/   Society for the Advancement of Travel Writers: https://satw.org/   “How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034   Nyraju Skin Care case study: https://sitetuners.com/resources/case-studies/nyraju-skin-care-ecommerce-landing-pages-277-increase-in-conversions/  “What Women Want Man to Know” by Barbara De Angelis: https://www.amazon.com/What-Women-Want-Men-Know/dp/0007132956   “True Connections” by Marty Greif: https://www.amazon.com/True-Connections-Relationship-Marketing-Digital/dp/1716943361       About the guest:      Martin Greif is a digital marketing expert, author, and renowned speaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his transformative strategies. With over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, he brings an unrivaled level of expertise and a passion for driving revenue growth. Currently serving as president at SiteTuners, Martin is responsible for nurturing partner relationships, creating value for the customer base and overseeing day-to-day operations for this award-winning digital marketing agency.  But Martin's impact extends far beyond his professional achievements. He is a man of compassion and social responsibility, serving as a board member for Vincent House, a respected charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges. This philanthropic involvement showcases Martin's commitment to making a positive impact on society and creating a better world.    Looking to connect:  Email: marty@sitetuners.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martingreif/  X: @SiteTuners  Website: sitetuners.com

Who's the last person you'd suspect of committing fraud? Your grandmother? A good friend? Someone who always seems to be thinking about how they can help others? In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss a case where someone checks all of those boxes.HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com Sources: Viles ‘in a league of her own' after guilty verdict in $500K theft from town, prosecutor says — Kennebec JournalClaudia Viles, Even After Tax Theft Conviction, Commands Community Favor — Kennebec Journal Morning Sentinel  Property owned by Anson town clerk convicted of embezzlement to be auctioned — Mainebiz.biz Former Anson tax collector to serve five years on theft charges — Portland Press Herald Circumstances that made it easy for Viles to steal not unique to Anson — CentralMaine.comDifference between Tax Collector & Assessor — Orange County Treasurer's OfficeAbout The Florida Tax Collector — Sarasota County Tax CollectorMunicipal Tax Collectors — Connecticut's Official State WebsiteTitle 36, §1487: Collection of tax — Maine.gov Anson, Maine — WikipediaClaudia Viles, who will serve five years for embezzlement, vows to clear her name — CentralMaine.comMedian Household Income in Maine — St. Louis Fed

It isn't easy being a boss these days. The economy is up and down, and the labor market is unpredictable. Depending on the industry, some employers are struggling to attract and retain employees, while others are thriving.   In public relations, I have seen it all in recent months: Some agencies refusing to hire, others hiring in abundance, some losing workers to their competitors, and others keeping employees for the long haul.   During turbulent times, it is important for employers — in PR or not — to go back to the drawing board and reevaluate their policies pertaining to employee attraction and retention. Businesses large and small cannot rest on their laurels. They need to make a strong case to employees and job-seekers to come and stay.  Continue reading here.    The article read in this episode originally appeared in Mainebiz in July 2023.    Join The PR Maven® Facebook group page.    Sign up for email notifications for when new episodes are released. 

In another column, I explained how LinkedIn is a useful social media platform for generating sales. And it's true: LinkedIn can be monetized in a way that grows your business and strengthens your brand through your own “thought leadership.”  But there is much, much more to LinkedIn than money. Too often, advertisers, marketers, and public relations practitioners look at social media platforms exclusively through the lens of self-interest — how they can benefit me, me, me. Right away, people ask: How can I turn connections into cold, hard cash? Stop. Take a step back. Look at the bigger picture — beyond the “me.” At its core, LinkedIn is a social media platform that allows you to create and cultivate meaningful connections professionally or personally. It is an extremely valuable tool for growing your network. As the saying goes, your network is ultimately your net worth, and LinkedIn can help you on both fronts. Continue reading here.   The article read in this episode originally appeared in Mainebiz in July 2023.   Listen to other podcast episodes about LinkedIn: Episode 195: How LinkedIn Can Help You Build Your Network and Your Brand Episode 199: LinkedIn: Are You Taking Advantage of the World's Largest Professional Network? Episode 241: LinkedIn Basics     Join The PR Maven® Facebook group page.  Sign up for email notifications for when new episodes are released.

Can you imagine a time when we didn't have emails? I remember when my late father, who was an electrical engineer for Westinghouse, first got email and his administrative assistant would print out all of the messages for him. He would then bring the emails home at night and write out his responses, so she could type and send them out for him the next day. What a time! I don't know about you, but I process through hundreds of emails a day now. My fingers fly across my keyboard. (Thank goodness I took a typing class in eighth grade, so I can type as fast as thoughts come into my busy mind.) But it shouldn't be all about speed. So let's slow down a bit, cowboy.   Remember that every email you send is a representation of your personal brand. Emails essentially reflect your personality and your reputation. Emailing impacts the way that the recipient feels about you, and whether or not they respect you as a professional. After all, your personal brand is based on how you make other people feel, so you need to put yourself in the recipient's shoes and think about how your words will impact them when you send that email. Continue reading here.   The article read in this episode originally appeared in Mainebiz in August 2023.   Join The PR Maven® Facebook group page.  Sign up for email notifications for when new episodes are released.

If you work in public relations, you're bound to know what “op-ed” means. Even if you don't, you've probably come across one — perhaps without even knowing it.  An op-ed column refers to a piece of written content that is traditionally “opposite the editorial page” of a newspaper. It is an article written by a subject matter expert as a form of commentary, taking a stand on a particular issue and informing readers in the process. Because it is a commentary piece with a particular slant, an op-ed is separate from a news story, which should be an objective piece of reporting (at least in theory).  People in the PR industry understand op-eds — and their value — because they work with clients to draft, pitch and place them. (By “place,” I mean submit an op-ed to a news outlet that then accepts the submission, securing a placement.) Through op-eds, clients can position themselves as thought leaders, leveraging a news cycle to bring their subject matter expertise directly to readers. That thought leadership needs to be legitimate and topical, providing content to the target audience in a timely manner. We call it “newsworthy” in the PR business.  Continue reading here.    The article read in this episode originally appeared in Mainebiz in March 2023.    Activate The PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device.    Join The PR Maven® Facebook group page.    Sign up for email notifications for when new episodes are released. 

On this episode of mwmh, Payton and Garrett discuss the puzzling mass murder of 4 individuals at a Maine B&B. Social and Bonus episode links: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband World app available for apple! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/worlds-the-home-for-community/id1666127579 Sources: Cbsnews.com, “3 of 4 Maine B&B Victims Dismembered,” no author provided, September 6, 2006   Rutlandherald.com, “Cook charged in 4 grisly murders,” by Glenn Adams, September 6, 2006   Seacoastonline.com, “Murder suspect loses 55 lbs. in jail,” by David Sharp, May 4, 2007   Sfgate.com, “Former S.F. innkeeper, 3 others slain in Maine,” by Jaxon Van Derbeken, September 8, 2006   Q106.5, q1065.fm, “The Scary Stories of 10 Maine Multiple Murderers & Their Victims,” by Cindy Campbell, August 23, 2001   Wjbq.com, “Do you remember the Maine bed & breakfast serial killer?” by Brittany Rose, August 9, 2022   Portland Press Herald, “Suspect arrested in quadruple slayings near Maine ski resort,” by Gregory D. Kesich, September 6, 2006   Murderpedia.org, “Christian Charles Nielsen”   Google maps   Findagrave.com   State of Maine v. Christian Nielsen, written opinion of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, dated May 6, 2008   The Boston Globe, Boston.com, “Rent dispute may have preceded Maine deaths,” by Michael Levenson and Raja Mishrae, September 7, 2006   The Standard-Times, southcoasttoday.com, “Maine man pleads guilty to killing 4 people in Maine resort country,” by David Sharp, October 10, 2007   The Standard-Times, southcoasttoday.com, “Nielsen said he bought gun and ammo on day he killed Whitehurst,” by Staff Writer, November 7, 2006, updated January 14, 2011   State of Maine Department of Corrections, www1.maine.gov, “Adult Resident Search”   Sun Journal, sunjournal.com, “A troubled childhood,” by Scott Thistle, September 16, 2006   The Oklahoman, Oklahoman.com, “Man gets life for killings at Maine B&B,” by Clarke Canfield, October 18, 2007   TheCinemaholic.com, “Where is Christian C. Nielsen Now?” by Noor Malhotra, August 28, 2020   U.S. Census   Arkansas Democrat Gazette, “Man accused of killing 4 in Maine deemed competent to stand trial,” by Associated Press, September 20, 2007   The Bangor Daily News, “Police say accused recounted slayings,” by the Associated Press, July 5, 2007   The Bangor Daily News, “Insanity plea entered in B&B slaying case,” by the Associated Press, May 17, 2007   The New York Times, “Man Is Charged in Killings at Maine Bed and Breakfast,” by Ariel Sabar, September 6, 2006   USAToday.com, “Maine bed and breakfast slayings a shock,” by Shelby Bullard, September 6, 2006   Sunjournal.com, “Family mourns ‘super mom,'” by Terry Karkos, September 7, 2006   Mainebiz.biz, “Inn's grisly connection prompts conversion,” by Mainebiz News Staff, September 8, 2009   Boston.com, “Maine police investigate an apparent quadruple homicide,” by Andrew Ryan, September 5, 2006   Boston.com, “Murder victim remembered with memorial in remote spot,” by Clarke Canfield, October 17, 2007   Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok is the fastest-growing social media platform worldwide, surpassing social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In this podcast episode, Anna McDermott shares some of the tips she has learned from creating TikToks for Marshall Communications. Anna also shares the data and demographics that prove why TikTok is an important PR and marketing resource for your business.   1:32 – Anna explains how her career started in the hospitality industry.    2:40 – Anna describes how she started using TikTok for herself personally and for Marshall Communications.   3:38 – Anna talks about the kinds of videos she creates.    5:04 – Anna shares what some of her most popular videos have been so far.   6:08 – Anna explains what Marshall Communications' goals are for using TikTok.   11:48 – Anna talks about how social media fits into PR.   12:26 – Anna describes the demographics for TikTok.  14:20 – Anna explains why you should consider using TikTok.   16:27 – Anna talks about the algorithm on TikTok.   18:45 – Anna explains how to share a TikTok video to Instagram Reels.     Quote   "Most public relations agencies are not doing TikTok. They have experience with the older, familiar platforms like Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. We're kind of on the cutting edge, I think, for social media marketing, and that's where we as an agency want to be. We want to be at the intersection between traditional PR and social media marketing. I think TikTok is helping position us very well for that." – Anna McDermott, account supervisor at Marshall Communications    Links:   Listen to Anna's first episode on The PR Maven® Podcast.   Listen to Kat Child's episode of The PR Maven® Podcast.   Listen to Chip Carey's episode of The PR Maven® Podcast.     University of Southern Maine: https://usm.maine.edu/   Down East Magazine: https://downeast.com/   Mainebiz: https://www.mainebiz.biz/     About the guest:      With a passion for creative strategy, Anna brings nearly 20 years of experience to our Marshall Plans. Her insightful work highlights each client's unique qualities and connects them with targeted audiences and media. Anna's areas of expertise include crafting vibrant copy for press releases, pitches, newsletters, SEO and other promotional materials as well as bringing a fresh perspective to social media marketing. Recently, Anna has been creating TikToks for Marshall Communications and is here today to teach us about TikTok!   Looking to connect:             Email: amcdermott@marshallpr.com   TikTok: @marshallcommunications 

After sharing the stories of more than 60 days that changed everything for Maine business and nonprofit leaders, podcast interviewers Andrea Tetzlaff and Renee Cordes wrap up the season – and the series – by reflecting on some lessons and insights that resonated most with them. All episodes are archived on the Mainebiz website and various platforms.

In September of 2006, a grisly murder scene was uncovered in a picturesque farmhouse bed & breakfast in rural Maine. Four people, including the innkeeper and her daughter, were murdered and dismembered by the young cook who lived there, shocking the small town and the entire region. This is the story Julie Bullard, Selby Bullard, Cynthia Beatson, and Jimmy Whitehurst, and it's also the story of the Maine Bed & Breakfast Killer. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. WJBQ: https://wjbq.com/do-you-remember-the-maine-bed-breakfast-serial-killer/ 2. NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/06/us/06maine.html#:~:text=On%20Sunday%2C%20Mr.,up%20unexpectedly%20at%20the%20inn. 3. Portland Press Herald: https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/850596284/?terms=julie%20bullard&match=1 4. Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/829-Sunday-River-Rd-Newry-ME-04261/2136561112_zpid/?fbclid=IwAR2uHvIqH3PW0nvmRNx8y3dKZf2KKJ-veOA-3L35YZZMWbIIhGal_sjbRPY 5. Died in House: https://www.facebook.com/diedinhouse/posts/former-black-bear-bed-and-breakfast-mass-murder-and-dismemberment-829-sunday-riv/1871789262979432/ 6. The Boston Globe: http://archive.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2006/09/07/rent_dispute_may_have_preceded_maine_deaths/?__goto=loginpage 7. Portland Press Herald: https://www.newspapers.com/image/850596256 8. State of Maine v. Christian Nielsen: https://murderpedia.org/male.N/images/nielsen-christian/maine-v-nielsen.pdf 9. Sun Journal: https://www.sunjournal.com/2006/09/16/troubled-childhood/ 10. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105419041/james-william-whitehurst 11. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105424165/julie-attebury-bullard 12. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15916100/cynthia-ellen-beatson 13. Sea Coast Online: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/portsmouth-herald/2007/05/04/murder-suspect-loses-55-lbs/52908665007/ 14. Mainebiz: https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/inns-grisly-connection-prompts-conversion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Breeding was a biomedical engineering student at the University of Maine when he discovered something unique with his co-founder Amber Boutiette, special proteins called glycoproteins that are found in lobsters. Patrick speaks to Mainebiz about a defining moment that inspired him to launch Marin Skincare, and help make a significant difference in people's lives.

Saddleback Mountain is a popular ski resort in Maine, and is vital to the economy of the Rangeley region.  When the resort closed in 2015, it was devastating to both skiers who loved the glade friendly mountain and to the region that relied on the resort. After years of will they/wont they, the mountain secured investment and reopened with Andy Shepard at the helm.  Andy talks to Mainebiz about the challenges of reopening a resort that had been closed for 5 years, the major investments that had to be made, and what it meant to the Rangeley region to have their mountain back.

Mainebiz podcast interviewers Alison Nason, Renee Cordes and Andrea Tetzlaff reflect on what they learned from business and nonprofit leaders this year. Some common themes include: the human side of leadership; planning, risk and perseverance; and strategic approaches to business.  

Producer/Host: Alyne Cistone Downeast Diversity: Stories of People and Culture Indigenous 2021 -A special episode to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous People Day -Musical feature by Firefly, a member of the Penobscot Nation -Jason(Firefly) and Donna lead the community in celebrating IPD. Guest: Firefly, Musician and keeper of Penobscot traditions. About the host: Alyne has two decades experience working in law, government, and the nonprofit sector. As Founder and CEO of Global Tides, she manages the day-to-day operations including Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction and Leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy. Given her ability to bridge cultures, she is a sought-after adviser and for almost a decade, has served and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees at College of the Atlantic where she Co-Chairs the Board DEI Taskforce amongst other key roles. She is currently an Advisor for Greenlight Maine and has previously served as an advisor for the Maine Community Foundation Hancock Committee, and the MDI Hospital Women's Health Center. Alyne has also served as a mentor for the Maine New Leadership and the Mandela-Washington Fellowship programs. Alyne has experience and a background in building strategic partnerships for businesses both nationally and internationally and as reflected in her recent appointment to the MITC Board. She also serves on the Maine Conservation Voters Board, and volunteers for other numerous organizations across Maine. Alyne's work has been featured by TEDx Dirigo, Mainebiz, Maine Women Magazine, Maine Public Broadcasting and others. She resides on Mount Desert Island with her family. The post Downeast Diversity 10/19/21- Stories of People and Culture in Maine: Indigenous 2021 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Alyne Cistone -Challenges of growing up as a brown girl in Maine -How youth can engage and lead their communities in impacting meaningful change -Sirohi's personal journey and her many contributions to Racial and Climate Justice Guest: Sirohi Kumar, A local high school student at Mount Desert Island High School and a Student and Community leader as well. About the host: Alyne has two decades experience working in law, government, and the nonprofit sector. As Founder and CEO of Global Tides, she manages the day-to-day operations including Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction and Leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy. Given her ability to bridge cultures, she is a sought-after adviser and for almost a decade, has served and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees at College of the Atlantic where she Co-Chairs the Board DEI Taskforce amongst other key roles. She is currently an Advisor for Greenlight Maine and has previously served as an advisor for the Maine Community Foundation Hancock Committee, and the MDI Hospital Women's Health Center. Alyne has also served as a mentor for the Maine New Leadership and the Mandela-Washington Fellowship programs. Alyne has experience and a background in building strategic partnerships for businesses both nationally and internationally and as reflected in her recent appointment to the MITC Board. She also serves on the Maine Conservation Voters Board, and volunteers for other numerous organizations across Maine. Alyne's work has been featured by TEDx Dirigo, Mainebiz, Maine Women Magazine, Maine Public Broadcasting and others. She resides on Mount Desert Island with her family. The post Downeast Diversity 9/21/2: Stories of People and Culture in Maine- From the Mouth of Babes first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Alyne Cistone Technical assistance and editing: Khiva Cheleigh and Amy Browne Introducing Downeast Diversity! A Maine Podcast that seeks to collect, document and tell stories of people and culture in Maine!, produced by Alyne Cistone, in collaboration with Healthy Acadia Today’s topic: Dawnland -Celebrating diversity -Sharing Maine's BIPOC community contributions to Maine culture -Jason Brown's personal journey and stories about his upbringing on Indian Island and the inspiration for his work. Guest: Jason Brown, Fashion Designer/Musician and a member of the Penobscot Nation About the host: Alyne has two decades experience working in law, government, and the nonprofit sector. As Founder and CEO of Global Tides, she manages the day-to-day operations including Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction and Leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy. Given her ability to bridge cultures, she is a sought-after adviser and for almost a decade, has served and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees at College of the Atlantic where she Co-Chairs the Board DEI Taskforce amongst other key roles. She is currently an Advisor for Greenlight Maine and has previously served as an advisor for the Maine Community Foundation Hancock Committee, and the MDI Hospital Women's Health Center. Alyne has also served as a mentor for the Maine New Leadership and the Mandela-Washington Fellowship programs. Alyne has experience and a background in building strategic partnerships for businesses both nationally and internationally and as reflected in her recent appointment to the MITC Board. She also serves on the Maine Conservation Voters Board, and volunteers for other numerous organizations across Maine. Alyne's work has been featured by TEDx Dirigo, Mainebiz, Maine Women Magazine, Maine Public Broadcasting and others. She resides on Mount Desert Island with her family. The post Downeast Diversity DEBUT! 8/17/21 Stories of People and Culture in Maine: Dawnland first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

In early 2021 at the start of the vaccine rollout, the property development team at The Downs in Scarborough stepped up to transform a former harness-racing grandstand into a high-volume vaccination clinic for MaineHealth. They accomplished that in under three weeks amid ongoing construction at The Downs, a mixed-use development spread out over 525 acres. Hear business partners and childhood friends Bill Risbara and Peter Michaud talk with Mainebiz writer Renee Cordes about what it took to build a clinic quickly to get Mainers vaccinated. See the time-lapse video of the grandstand transformation HERE

When a catastrophic bicycle accident rendered IDEXX CEO Jonathan Ayers quadriplegic, he was forced to leave the company he led for 17 years. Devoting himself to wild-cat conservation has given the former business leader new purpose in life, both through a foundation he and his wife established before his accident and a New York-based nonprofit called Panthera. Ayers talks to Mainebiz writer Renee Cordes about what motivates his philanthropy and how it's also therapy for the self-proclaimed “cat guy.”

The Holy Donut is a Portland-based maker and seller of fresh Maine potato donuts at its own retail shops. When it partnered with Hannaford Supermarkets during the pandemic it had to quickly shift gears and craft a distribution system for grocery-store shelves without sacrificing product quality. Hear co-owner and CEO Jeff Buckwalter talk to Mainebiz journalist Renee Cordes about how the company navigated these challenges to find a winning recipe with Hannaford.

As president of volunteer-run organization Startup Maine and director of engagement for Live + Work in Maine, Katie Shorey is plugged in to the fast-moving tech and startup scene — and committed to sharing its business success stories with a wide audience. Mainebiz caught up with Shorey to get the lowdown on Startup Maine, and what entrepreneurs should know about launching a business here. From Renee Cordes at MaineBiz.

An app developed in Maine provides a subscription service designed to help small businesses get cash upfront while delivering discounts to customers on products and services they routinely buy. From Laurie Schreiber at MaineBiz.

How does a small nonprofit recover from a devastating explosion?  Mainebiz writer Maureen Milliken talks with LEAP Executive Director Darryl Wood about the day their building was destroyed and their community impacted.

In this episode, Greg sits down with Ford Reiche, co-founder of Safe Handling, Inc. Since selling Safe Handling, Ford has pursued historic preservation projects, including ownership and restoration of five buildings on the National Registry of Historic Places. He has received many awards for his leadership and in 2009 was named Mainebiz's Large Business Leader of the Year. Ford's preservation of the Halfway Rock Lighthouse was featured on the DIY Network and can be viewed here: https://www.diynetwork.com/shows/building-off-the-grid-maine-lighthouse/episodes/specials/building-off-the-grid-maine-lighthouse

About the guest:   Patrick is a biotechnology entrepreneur currently serving as project manager at Lobster Unlimited, where he works to identify, validate and commercialize biomedical and cosmetic applications of lobster-processing waste byproducts. He is also a co-founder of KinoTek, an innovative sports performance startup using motion capture and virtual reality to visualize, analyze and communicate biomechanical information to decrease risk of musculoskeletal injury.    He earned his B.S. in biomedical engineering in 2017 and recently completed his M.S. in biomedical engineering from the University of Maine. He is passionate about biotechnology research and commercialization in various fields, spanning drug development, skin care, marine bioresources, medical education and sports performance innovation and enjoys participating in regular K-12 outreach experiences, motivating and mentoring students for careers in STEM.       In the episode:     3:38 – Nancy and Patrick talk about how they met at a Mainebiz event where Patrick led off by mentioning that he uses lobster blood to treat eczema.   9:22 – Patrick shares that his love of Legos and his father's cancer diagnosis led him to the engineering field.   11:54 – Patrick shares how his interest in entrepreneurship started through his capstone project.   17:13 – Patrick describes how he helped Dr. Bob Baer educate people on lobster anatomy.   19:30 – Patrick describes how lobsters have an amazing ability to ward off diseases, heal wounds and make their limbs fall off if they get scared.   22:53 – Nancy asks about Patrick's father's battle with cancer and Patrick shares how it impacted his life.  27:25 – Patrick shares how his work with lobsters helped his father's quality of life by reactivating his salivary glands.   31:20 – Nancy connects Patrick's personal mission to personal branding and how the University of Maine is helping to prevent the “brain drain” in Maine.   33:31 – Nancy shares how she is also from Connecticut and asks Patrick his opinion on the concept of never really being a real Mainer.  38:00 – Listener line question.   43:07 – Patrick describes the different companies he has started.   49:26 – Patrick shares how they plan to launch Damaris.     Quote:          "Dance in the rain. It sounds cheesy, but if you know what it means, it means something to you. It's really powerful.” — Patrick Breeding, Project Manager at Lobster Unlimited            Links:         Lobster Unlimited  Manufacturers Association of Maine  Libre Foundation  Score   Maine Startup & Create  Portland Pod  SoPoCo  Big Gig   Fusion Bangor   Focus Maine     Looking to connect:          Email: p.b.lobsterunlimited@gmail.com   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wpb/ 

In Part II of our two-part episode on workers in the Maine logging industry, we chat with Dana Garner, a veteran trucker and wood hauler from St. Francis, and an organizer with the Machinists Union. We talk about Dana’s days driving his rig all over the United States and about coming back home to Maine to work full-time hauling logs out of the woods. We talk about the strains of working 20-hour shifts and being in the cab all day, and about the obvious dangers of driving heavy loads on mountain roads, and we also talk about the ways landowners in the region exploit workers and pit them against one another to meet deadlines and quotas.    Additional links/info below... Staff, Mainebiz, "Maine Loggers and Wood Haulers Gain Right to Bargain Collectively" Andy O'Brien, Maine AFL-CIO, "Weekly Update: Labor Lobby Day, Dinner with Jared Golden & The First Strike of Irish Mainers" Dan Morgan, The Washington Post, "Company 'Slavery' Ignites Maine Woodsmen's Union (1977)" Beth Brogan, News Center Maine, "Maine Loggers Poised to Unionize"   Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Lobo Loco, "Malte Junior - Hall" Cletus Got Shot, "Congressman"

Verrill Dana attorney Juliet Browne interviews Joyce Galea, Principal Owner of F3 Manufacturing, and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Verrill Dana attorney Eric Altholz interviews William Caron, CEO of MaineHealth, and Richard Petersen, President of MaineHealth and CEO of Maine Medical Center, and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Verrill Dana attorney John Giffune interviews Kelley Kash, CEO of Maine Veterans' Homes and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Verrill Dana attorney Jonathan Dunitz interviews Bill Mitchell, CEO of GHM Insurance and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Hey, I'm back with The Grow Maine Show. I'm working hard after a really intense run, and loss, in a contest for US Congress. But I'm jumping right back in with this recording of the really great Mainebiz New Ventures/Start-up Forum held August 21. This is content too good to be forgotten, so I'm really glad to present it to you here: It features: Eliah Thanhauser of NorthSpore Allison Lakin of Gorges ("Gorgeous") Cheeses Becky McKinnell of iBec Creative Bill Keleher of Kennebec River Biosciences Sean Sullivan of Maine Brewers Guild David Stone of Forager The panel is moderated by the incomparable Betsy Biemann of CEI. Promo: the New England Venture Summit in Boston coming right up in Boston on December 12. I have a really nice discount code, $100 off registration. Here it is: GMSVIP. If you choose to attend or pitch, I expect you to kick ass on behalf of Maine! Great advice from Eliah of NorthSpore: get your systems down. And case in point, as you heard, the battery on my Zoom H4N recorder died in the middle of the panel, so I missed a piece of it – right when Allison talked about her cooler dying – must have been karma. It does give me a chance to thank, and recommend, Headlight Audio Visual. I record a lot of events and they are top notch, and Trevor from Headlight bailed me out with a couple of AA's at this event. Get your systems down! Please like share and subscribe, I want to push this episode and others like it far and wide. The Grow Maine Show is on Facebook, go there and like the page to hear about the next episode, which is coming right up! Don't be afraid to be awesome!

Verrill Dana attorney Tawny Alvarez interviews Joan Fortin, Bernstein Shur Shareholder and Director of Attorney Recruiting, as well as a 2018 Mainebiz Woman to Watch in this special episode of Verrill Voices. This episode is part of a series of Verrill Voices interviews with Mainebiz's 2018 Women to Watch.

Dava Davin, is the owner of Portside Real Estate Group. She started out in pharmaceutical sales, as a representative working for companies such as Eli Lilly. She moved to Maine and realized that she wanted to make a professional change, and entered real estate where she successfully learned the business, started her own agency, and has grown this into what today is a multi-office powerhouse with over 60 agents. If that's not impressive enough, she is a four-time triathlon finisher, she's a philanthropic presence in the local community, and most recently she was recognized by Mainebiz as one of their women to watch in 2018. I hope you enjoy listening to her discuss her recipe for success, both personally and professionally, because it is pretty impressive. She is totally a rock star.

Verrill Dana Partner Suzanne Meeker interviews 2018 Mainebiz Woman to Watch Clayton Spencer, President of Bates College, in this special episode of Verrill Voices. This episode is part of a series of Verrill Voices interviews with Mainebiz's 2018 Women to Watch.

Verrill Dana Partner Juliet Browne interviews 2018 Mainebiz Woman to Watch Kristina Egan, Executive Director of Greater Portland Council of Governments in this special episode of Verrill Voices. This episode is part of a series of Verrill Voices interviews with Mainebiz's 2018 Women to Watch.

Verrill Dana's Gretchen Johnson interviews Josh Broder, CEO of Tilson Technology Management and 2018 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Verrill Dana attorney Tawny Alvarez interviews Kathie Leonard, CEO of Auburn Manufacturing and 2018 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Verrill Dana attorney Mark Googins interviews Steve Levesque, Executive Director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority and 2018 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

This podcast is a companion to our highlights of interviews recorded at the Manufacturers Association of Maine 2018 Summit. All of the interviews recorded by Verrill Dana attorneys Tawny Alvarez and Jonathan Dunitz, as well as podcast producer Aaron Harris, are included here unedited. Refer to the time codes below to access specific interviews: Zack Vincent, MAMe - 0:50 Dave Rycyna, Cirrus Systems - 4:02 Donna Brassard, Mainebiz - 6:42 Kent Peterson, Fluid Imaging Technologies - 8:07 Alan LaPoint, The Strainrite Companies - 14:18 Derek Volk, Volk Packaging Corporation - 15:52 Jason Gaboury, Northeast CNC 3D - 20:48 Craig Brazell, Constellation Energy - 24:34 Kim Davis, Procter & Gamble - 27:43 Steve Martin, FIRST - 31:18 Alyssa Turnbull, Jotul North America - 33:21 Auta Main, Maine Department of Labor - 38:00 Brian Deveaux, Hussey Seating Company - 40:06 Martin Grohman, independent Candidate for U.S. Congress - 44:08 Scott Moran, Northeast Technical Institute - 46:33 Peter Moore, Corporate Finance Associates - 52:24

Get your outdoor space ready for hungry patrons looking to take advantage of al fresco dining opportunities.In this week’s episode we’ve got tips to help keep your outdoor dining space pest free, an update on our 2018 food show, this week’s new products and foodie headlines. April 4th is National Cordon Bleu day and for this week’s foodie fact we’re asking -- When did the term “chicken cordon bleu” first appear in print? Here’s a hint, in was after veal cordon bleu. The earliest American reference to veal cordon bleu was in The Los Angeles Times, in 1958, where it is listed among the trendy dishes served at a swank affair... “Veal cordon bleu will be the piece de resistance on the menu.”Subscribe to the Podcast -  Subscribe Now (Subscribe with iTunes) Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com. The 2018 Dennis Food Show - Register Online - here. The School Food & Art article from MaineBiz.com - here.We look forward to your feedback, send an email to podcast@dennisexpress.com!

Challenge + Justification = Action. A simple equation to maximize the success.In this week’s episode we’re talking about the “who, what, why and how” important to success. Plus, we’ve got this week’s new products and there’s lobster news in the literary world.We're in the midst of Easter season, a widely observed religious holiday. For this week’s foodie fact we're asking - what is the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy? Bonus points for how many of them are sold during the Easter season. The answer in this week's episode!  Subscribe to the Podcast -  Subscribe Now (Subscribe with iTunes) Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com. The Cousins Maine Lobster book article from MaineBiz.com - here.We look forward to your feedback, send an email to podcast@dennisexpress.com!

It's Thursday, March 23rd and this is the 6th episode of our Podcast! Better late than never, this weeks podcast covers three products recently added to inventory, Maine craft brewing, internationally inspired menu items, and foodie news discussing expected 2017 trends.  We also discuss the value of setting aside a small portion of time to improve your business by taking advantage of the great technologies that are available today. Much of this segment is geared toward our Account Executives in the field, but there are also helpful nuggets of information for our customers listening. Links mentioned in this episode include our website at www.DennisExpress.com, and MaineBiz.biz for the Maine Food Insider Newsletter. Subscribe to the Podcast -  Subscribe Now (Subscribe with iTunes)We look forward to your feedback, send an email to podcast@dennisexpress.com!

In 1994, after moving to Maine from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Fletcher Kittredge founded Maine-based internet service provider GWI. In the last 20 years, GWI has grown to 55 employees and $16 million in annual revenue, and it has been named five times to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Currently, GWI provides service in all 16 Maine counties to both residential and business customers. GWI is a telephone company as well as an ISP and partners with a growing list of Maine municipalities to build and operate municipal fiber networks. In 2009, GWI was a partner in the Three Ring Binder project that created a 1,100-mile fiber optic network, spanning Maine in the form of three connected rings. In 2011, MaineBiz named Fletcher as Maine’s Large Business Leader of the Year. Prior to GWI, Fletcher worked for Massachusetts-based research laboratory Bolt, Beranek and Newman (BBN) for nine years as a network software developer. Fletcher graduated from Colby College with a BA in English and Harvard University with an MS in computer science. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/radio-guests/fletcher-kittredge-founder-ceo-gwi/

Elizabeth Hayes is the CEO of Infinity Credit Union in Maine and was recently named one of the "Women to Watch" in business by MaineBiz magazine.​When we saw that one of Elizabeth's favorite quotes came from Lao Tzu, we knew she and Jim would have a fascinating conversation. Here's the quote:"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."Elizabeth and Jim will talk about this concept and many more on this episode of Walking the Walk!

Elizabeth Hayes is the CEO of Infinity Credit Union in Maine and was recently named one of the "Women to Watch" in business by MaineBiz magazine.​When we saw that one of Elizabeth's favorite quotes came from Lao Tzu, we knew she and Jim would have a fascinating conversation. Here's the quote:"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."Elizabeth and Jim will talk about this concept and many more on this episode of Walking the Walk!