Susan Doliner, Matthew Charles O’Reilly and Karen Milliken have joined the Piper Shores Board of Directors.

Scarborough, Maine, January 27, 2012 – Piper Shores, Maine’s first and only non-profit lifecare retirement community, today announced the addition of three newly elected members to its Board of Directors.

New Board Members recently elected at the Annual Meeting in October 2011 include:

Karen Milliken – Vice President at R.M. Davis, Inc.

Matthew Charles O’Reilly – Retired Chief Investment Strategist and Senior Vice President from People’s United Financial, Inc.

Susan Doliner, FAHP – Associate Vice President for Development at Maine Medical Center

These new members join existing board members Patrick O’Reilly, Suzanne Austin, Kathryn Barber, Patrick Costin, Mary Keysor, Stephen Larned, Suzanne McCormick, Stephen deCastro, Sylvia Most, Dennis J. O’Donovan, Victoria Kuhn and Mary M. Bertolet. The Piper Shores Board of Directors is focused on completing construction of the Master Campus Plan started in 2011 and in developing a new five-year strategic plan for the retirement community.

“We are very excited to welcome Susan, Karen and Matthew to the Board of Directors,” said Michael Bierley, Executive Director of Piper Shores. “They are each outstanding business and community leaders, and we look forward to utilizing their talent and experience to further the implementation of our 2012 initiatives, most especially the completion of construction of our Master Campus Plan started in 2011.”

About Piper Shores

Piper Shores is the only nonprofit lifecare retirement community in Maine and the first to be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) – the nations’ only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities. Built in 2001 in a style that complements Maine’s architectural heritage, Piper Shores is located on 138 acres of beautiful oceanfront property, situated between Higgins Beach and historic Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine. Piper Shores is an innovative retirement community that promotes the long-term wellbeing of its residents through a continuum of activities and lifecare services. Piper Shores’ residents enjoy active, independent lifestyles with guaranteed priority access to on-site assisted living and skilled nursing care, whenever they may need it.

Piper Shores is owned by Maine Life Care Retirement Community, Inc., a Maine nonprofit organization, formed by a group of accomplished local individuals to deliver the shared vision of creating an ideal retirement community on the coast of Maine. Life Care Services, LLC, the nation’s leading development and manager of senior living communities, provides management services for Piper Shores.

For more information, visit http://www.pipershores.org or call 207-883-8700.

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Join BYS, Portland’s first Bhakti Yoga Studio, for a series of yogic lectures, workshops, & blissful music Friday, November 18th & Saturday, November 19th.

Event schedule:
Friday 8-10pm Satsang (Community) : “What is the Guru?”
Saturday 2-5pm Temple of Sound Nada Yoga Purification
Saturday 7-10pm Kirtan (devotional music).

Visit http://www.bhavayogaschool.com for ticket information & purchase. All three events now $95 through October.

About Bhagavan Das

Teacher, performer, counter-cultural icon, lover of God: Bhagavan Das is as rich and manifold as Existence itself.

Bhagavan Das is one of the last living cultural icon of the 60′s. As Ram Das’s mentor (author of Be Here Now) he ushered in the New Age Spiritual Movement being the first Kirtan Artist in America. His groundbreaking album “Ah” (1971) produced by Jimmi Hendrix’s manager Michael Jeffrey’s was the first World Music album from Electric Ladyland. Bhagavan Das has also toured with Allen Ginsberg, opened for the Grateful Dead and sang with Bob Dylan.

Living as a sadhu in India for six years Bhagavan Das studied the ancient science of Nada Yoga under the guidance and direction of his Guru Neem Karoli Baba. Nada Yoga is the path of devotion to the inner sound current as a means to God Realization. Alan Watt’s himself saying in a Rolling Stone review of the Album “Ah” that “Bhagavan Das is truly a Master of Nada Yoga”.

Bhagavan Das’s rare and sacred offering to this world is like a singing open heart heralding the Guru’s Grace through the vehicle of Sound.

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About Bhava Yoga School

Bhava Yoga School (BYS) has been serving the extended Portland community through the fostering of devotion for body, soul, & spirit through yogic practices like chanting, vinyasa yoga, & meditation.  Come celebrate our one year anniversary with this series of amazing offerings. Coming up~ 200 Hr Teacher Training March 2012 & Weekend Beginner Sanskrit Immersion March 2012. _______________________________________________________________

Does your business need an online marketing makeover? Wondering if you should be on Facebook and Twitter, and whether or not these tools can help you make money? Attend this seminar to learn the secrets to promoting your business online.

Dream Local and the Bangor Daily News are excited to host this free seminar, offered in two sessions on October 5, 2011 from 3:30-5:00pm and 5:30 -7:00pm at Wiscasset High School. Our seminars are well-attended and questions are encouraged!

Participants from previous seminars tell us they’ve walked away with money-making ideas and solutions to begin marketing their businesses online immediately. Seats fill up fast, so reserve your today.

If you’re confused by all of the options and looking for real-world answers, attend one of these seminars to learn about recent trends in online marketing, including social media, optimizing your Web site, email marketing, search ranking, local options, and more. Bring your questions and ideas!

Shannon Kinney has over 15 years of experience in the development of successful Internet products, sales, and marketing strategy. She has worked on the teams developing successful Internet brands such as cars.com, careerbuilder.com, and over 60 online media properties for newspapers all over the U.S. and Canada. Prior to that, she spent over 10 years in media sales and sales management in Maine. She is an experienced speaker, trainer, and consultant, and worked with small and large companies alike. She is considered an expert in the field of online marketing and social media, and speaks regularly at conferences on the subject. She serves as an advisor to many established and start-up companies, and local charitable groups, such as the Maine Lobster Festival Committee.

After spending many years away, she is happy to be again based in Maine, and enjoys working with small local businesses to assist in their growth. For more information about Shannon www.dreamlocal.com.

Brunswick, Maine – August 13, 2011 –
Attention northern New England Boardgamegeek.com users and fellow boardgame enthusiasts! The Maine Gamer is happy to announce the 1st Annual Northern New England Boardgame Geek Meet-up, August 13th (this Saturday) in Brunswick, Maine!

We’ve reserved the large, air conditioned Morrell Meeting Room at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine for this day long event. Come for one game or stay for the day.

The meetup will feature: two morning sessions, two afternoon sessions with a break in the middle for lunch, and a board game swap meet. There will also be open tables for BYOBG (bring your own board game) fun. For those who wish to linger (and are of age) we will end the day at one of Brunswick’s fine pubs.

The event is free (no charge for registration) and open to the public. Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Open Tables (5 unscheduled tables, first come, first serve)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session 1 (5 reserved tables, registration required)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session 2 (5 reserved tables, registration required)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Break for lunch / Swap Meet
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session 3 (5 reserved tables, registration required)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Session 3 (5 reserved tables, registration required)

SESSION SCHEDULE:
Signup and registration information along with the schedule of hosted games on the reserved tables, are now online at our event page at the Maine Gamer web site (http://mainegamer.tumblr.com/bgg-meetup/).

HOSTING A GAME:
If you are interested in hosting a board game at one of the reserved tables please register and include the name of the game(s), along with the publisher and edition information in the “Notes” field of your registration application. You may also email the information to the event coordinator from the link provided on the event page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You are not required to register or reserve a table during a session to attend the event. You may elect to chance the availability of the open tables. However, registration is free and scheduling a session guarantees you a table for you to host a game or a seat at a scheduled game (as availability permits). You may reserve two morning or two evening sessions back-to-back if table availability permits.

There is no time limit on the open tables but they are reserved for board game use only. The open tables are available on a first come, first served basis.

Lunch is not provided. Please bring your lunch or, if you wish, many of Brunswick’s fine dining establishments are readily available downtown (within walking distance from the library).

Please Note: Food and drink are not permitted at the game tables.

DIRECTIONS:
Directions to the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick can be found on the Curtis Memorial Library website. We will be holding the event in the Morrell Meeting Room which has a separate entrance to the left of the main library entrance.

PARKING:
Please do not park in the library’s (very small) parking lot. There is plenty of street-side, public parking on the streets that surround the library. Also, additional parking may be found downtown and at the Hannaford parking lot nearby (all within walking distance).

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
If you have questions or comments please post them on the forum thread regarding the meetup at Boardgamegeek.com.

SPONSORS:
We’d like to thank Merrymeeting Games, Rio Grande Games, GMT Games, ToyVault, Atlas Games and Asmodee Games for their contributions to our board game lending library and sponsoring this event.

CONTACT:
Mark Leaman
mark@merrymeetinggames.com
23 School Street, #2,
Brunswick, Maine 04011

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The Comptia Network+ course is an excellent way to upgrade your technical skills to support business networks. Network+ Certification gives IT professionals a defining credential for employers, and gives employers confidence that IT employees are proficient in proper network maintenance and troubleshooting. A nationally-recognized, industry-independent curriculum, Network+ training is excellent preparation for further technical certifications, such as Cisco’s CCNA and Microsoft’s MCTS/MCITP programs.

Enrollment forms, course objectives, and further information about requirements, costs, and materials can be found on the Burgess Computer training site at www.burgesscomputer.com/training, or by calling 207-443-9554.

Burgess Computer is licensed by the State of Maine Department of Education and is an approved education provider for the Maine CareerCenters and the Veterans Administration education programs. Burgess Computer is also a private Authorized Prometric Testing Center – trainees may test onsite after their course. Burgess Computer is immediately off Route 1 in downtown Bath, with ample onsite parking.

CompTIA, the Computer Technology Industry Association, is the world’s largest developer of vendor-neutral IT certification exams. An independent, non-profit organization, CompTIA’s certifications are trusted worldwide as a valuable credential demonstrating knowledge and competence in the IT field.

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Brunswick, Maine – July 7, 2011 –
Attention northern New England BGG users and fellow Maine board gamers from across the state! The Maine Gamer is happy to announce the Coastal Maine BGG meet-up, August 13th (Saturday) in Brunswick, Maine!

We’ve reserved a large, air conditioned community room at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine for this day long event. Come for one game or stay for the day.

The meetup will feature: two morning sessions, two afternoon sessions with a break in the middle for lunch, and a board game swap meet. There will also be four unscheduled tables for BYOBG (bring your own board game) fun. For those who wish to linger (and are of age) we will end the day at one of Brunswick’s fine pubs.

The meetup is free (no charge). Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Open Tables (4 unscheduled tables, first come, first serve)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session 1 (4 reserved tables, registration required)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session 2 (4 reserved tables, registration required)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Break for lunch / Swap Meet
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session 3 (4 reserved tables, registration required)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Session 3 (4 reserved tables, registration required)

SESSION SCHEDULE:
Signup and registration, along with the schedule of hosted games on the reserved tables, are now online at our Warhorn event page.

HOSTING A GAME:
If you are interested in hosting a board game at one of the reserved tables please register on the Warhorn event page and include the name of the game(s), along with the publisher and edition information in the “Notes” field of your registration application. You may also email the information to the event coordinator from the link provided on the Warhorn event page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You are not required to register or reserve a table during a session to attend the event. You may elect to chance the availability of the open tables. However, registration is free and scheduling a session guarantees you a table for you to host a game or a seat at a scheduled game (as availability permits). You may reserve two morning or two evening sessions back-to-back if table availability permits.

There is no time limit on the open tables but they are reserved for board game use only. The open tables are available on a first come, first served basis.

Lunch is not provided. Please bring your lunch or, if you wish, many of Brunswick’s fine dining establishments are readily available downtown (within walking distance from the library).

Please Note: Food and drink are not permitted at the game tables.

DIRECTIONS:
Directions to the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick can be found on the Curtis Memorial Library website. We will be holding the event in the community room which has a separate entrance to the left of the main library entrance.

PARKING:
Please do not park in the library’s (very small) parking lot. There is plenty of street-side, public parking on the streets that surround the library. Also, additional parking may be found downtown and at the Hannaford parking lot nearby (all within walking distance).

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
If you have questions or comments please post them on the forum thread regarding the meetup at Boardgamegeek.com.

SPONSORS:
We’d like to thank Merrymeeting Games for their donations to the raffle and Rio Grande Games for their contribution to our game library…

CONTACT:
Mark Leaman
mark@merrymeetinggames.com
23 School Street, #2,
Brunswick, Maine 04011

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“This unique experience will build more than a strong resume as they gain confidence and raise money for their school,” says Derek Pierce, Principal at CBHS. “Over the past five seasons, the Pirates have helped raise more than $25,000 for the Casco Bay High School’s library and technology needs.”

CBHS’ group, Pirate Productions, Inc., worked with the Pirates’ staff, producing a logo, a finalized mission statement and a vision statement. They also developed a business plan, which they presented to a volunteer from a local bank for review.

In addition to the hands-on business lessons with the Pirates, the students participated in JA in a Day, a day-long workshop where they interacted with local business leaders and gained “minds-on” experience. Showcasing their efforts, sophomore Ben Smith and freshmen Dan Hall and Jessica Jamison presented to the Marketing and Business Development departments at JobsInTheUS.com (parent company of JobsInME.com).

Last January, Smith was the top salesperson in the Company Program and was offered a year-long internship by the Pirates, where he is still employed.

The program culminates as the students perform game operations for the Portland Pirates’ Junior Achievement Night, presented by UNUM, on January 22, 2011, when the Pirates host the Providence Bruins at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

About Casco Bay High School

Casco Bay High School is a small and rigorous public high school that reflects the increasing diversity of Portland, Maine. Intentionally small, CBHS gets to know each student deeply, and personalizes instruction that will help students become their best selves. Based on the 3 R’s (Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships), instruction is driven by Learning Expeditions that result in quality work about genuine problems for a real audience. Learning Expeditions are long-term, in-depth studies of a single topic that explore compelling social-justice questions, incorporate vital standards, involve fieldwork, and culminate in an authentic project, product or performance.

About Junior Achievement of Maine

Junior Achievement of Maine Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) whose mission is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives.

About JobsInTheUS.com

JobsInTheUS.com (JiUS) has been operating state-specific Employment Resource websites since 1999 and remains at the forefront of the job board industry through design innovation, fresh marketing techniques and personalized customer service. To learn more about the JiUS family of websites and what it’s like to work there, please view the JobsInME.com Company Profile.

For more information, please contact Jeff Desmond at jdesmond@jobsintheus.com

What did you want to be when you grew up?
Are you satisfied with your career?
Would more education make a difference?

College isn’t a luxury anymore. 45% of the job postings in Maine during 2010 required a college degree. In 2020, this will climb to nearly 2 out of 3. What will YOU be doing in 10 years?

Join Wiscasset Adult & Community Education and The Lincoln County College Connection as we help you explore how to make college a reality. In our FREE information sessions, you will learn about these FREE programs:

• The Lincoln County College Connection —a comprehensive college transition program with daytime classes in Wiscasset & evening classes in Newcastle
• Admit-in-a-Day—meet with local college admissions counselors, financial advisors, career counselors, and more!
• College Goal Sunday
• College Access Challenge Grants
• Competitive Skills Scholarship Program
• OSHER Scholarship

…and more!

These FREE information sessions are schedule for

• Monday January 10, 2011 at 8:30am at the Wiscasset Primary School
• Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 6:30pm at Lincoln Academy
• Thursday January 13, 2011 at 6:00pm at Wiscasset High School

Don’t go it alone—get college connected with The Lincoln County College Connection!

Call 882-9710 or email afensie@svrsu.org for more information.

Brian Eng has joined Opus Consulting Group, a management consulting firm in Portland, Maine.  Brian, a Strategic Advisor, has held strategic planning, business development, relationship management and product development positions with a variety of New England companies from pre-revenue start-ups to established small businesses to Fortune 500 multinational corporations. He also previously practiced law, first with the law firm Goodwin Procter in Boston and then as in-house counsel with Citigroup in Portland.  Brian is a graduate of Williams College and the Boston University School of Law.

Opus Consulting Group helps businesses on their path to success by offering part-time CFO and Controller services, turnaround management, business planning, and strategic forecasting.

To learn more about Opus Consulting Group, contact Ethan Gamage at 207-619-1899 or ethan@opuscg.com.