April 18, 2005 Edition

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COMMENTARY: Opportunity knocks | The aging workforce gives employers dependable workers Â— and politicians a reason to reduce the size of government

Chairman, Seasoned Workforce Program, Rockland We are getting old ˆ not just here in Maine, but across the...

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Up for debate | While some tout the success of DirigoChoice, others say it should be scrapped altogether

Erin Hoeflinger already is well versed in dealing with critics of the DirigoChoice health program. Since the...

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A separate peace | A conversation with Rep. Henry Joy, an Aroostook County Republican who advocates creating a new state in northern Maine

To Rep. Henry Joy (R-Crystal), "two Maines" isn't just a concept describing the cultural and economic differences...

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Brew north | A chat with Hank Ford, co-owner of Slopes Northern Maine Restaurant in Presque Isle.

Founded: October 2004 Employees: 80 Startup costs: $4 million Revenues, 2004: $360,000 Projected revenues, 2005: $2 million Contact: 769-2739 150 Maysville St., Presque...

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Better living through tourism | How improving Aroostook County’s tourism infrastructure will benefit the region

In northern Maine, unlike many other areas of the state, tourism has traditionally played a smaller role...

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Drive my car | Daniel Furst’s new business transports revelers Â— and their cars Â— home from the Old Port

Picture this: Your boss just gave you a big promotion. You hit Portland's Old Port to celebrate,...

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A rebuilding year | Maine Military Authority finds a niche repairing vehicles and equipment for the Department of Defense

In 1994, when the U.S. Air Force closed the Loring Air Force Base, an 8,700-acre facility in...

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Land of the bottom line | Lack of visas for Canadian loggers exacerbates already difficult issues in Maine’s forestry workforce

Of the 10 cut-to-link machines at Gerald Pelletier Inc., a Millinocket-based wood harvesting company with operations near...

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Demographic destiny | The aging of Maine’s population portends a conflict between health care and education spending

Kathy Cobb has spent the past decade closely observing the phenomenon of Maine's growing elderly population. As...

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The circle of life | Maine’s retirement communities focus on providing multiple options for care at one facility

As recently as 20 years ago, retirement living meant a series of moves, in which seniors transferred...

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