Mainiacs is a revered term, only given to those who are 5th generation (or more) born in Maine. If you were born in Maine but you are 1st - 4th generation, you're a Mainer. Everyone else is just "a person from away". I came to Maine for "just one semester," but now I'm "tenure track" which means I'm here to stay for a while. As I was in those first few months, I am very excited about this adventure and the chance to meet the great people of Maine.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
2/26/09 Snowbound Hoedown
Make a Snow Sculpture! Win a Prize!
Snowbound Hoedown
Snow Sculpture Competition
Friday, February 27th 8:00 am-5:00 pm in the Mantor Library Green area
Awards Reception 5:00-6:30 pm at the UMF Art Gallery
Hot Drinks, Cool Music, Great Prizes!
Sponsored by The Ministry of Experimental Arts
This contest is open to the public.
Register at VAPA office in Merrill or in front of Mantor Library.
2/26/09 Maine's economy
There's no surprises in this newspaper article. These things were true about Maine long before the drop in the economy. AUGUSTA (AP) -- A new report says Maine has some work to do to strengthen its economy but also finds areas in which the state already excels. The Maine Economic Growth Council released an annual report Thursday that analyzes a number of indicators of progress toward sustainable, long-term growth. Its report praises the state with gold stars in four areas: research and development spending, health insurance coverage, efforts to address chronic disease and a low rate of on-the-job injuries and illnesses. But it also hands out red flags in several areas, including personal income, high-speed Internet access, manufacturing productivity, health care and energy costs, and state and local tax burden.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
retrieved 2/26/09 from http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=101199