As a special feature of the blog, we are interested in conducting short video interviews with local business leaders who understand the value of online content and have an interesting story to tell.

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For more information and to sign up, please go the the Camden Public Library web-site here:  http://www.librarycamden.org/

learn more Sarah’s professional commitment and direct community activism here at her web-site,the Campaign to Elect Sarah Ruef-Lindquist Knox County Judge of Probate

Sarah Ruef-Lindquist, candidate for Knox County Judge of Probate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ronni Katz
August 26, 2010 PHONE: 756-8116
EMAIL: rmk@portlandmaine.gov

August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day. Learn the signs of an overdose and “Save a Life”

The Overdose Prevention Project, a program of the City of Portland’s Health and Human Services Department, Public Health Division, will commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on Tuesday, August 31 in memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of a drug overdose. “Fatal overdoses have continued to stay high and have surpassed traffic deaths in Maine more than once in recent years,” says Ronni Katz, Substance Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator. “Most overdose victims can be saved by calling 911, but people are afraid of getting into trouble if they call,” Katz added. “Statistics show that few arrests result after making the call and most importantly, lives are
saved. “
The Overdose Prevention Project was started by the Public Health Division in 2003 as a response to the record number of fatal overdoses in Portland. Since then, Portland has seen a consistent decline in fatal overdoses. The OPP raises awareness about the signs of an overdose:
• Not Breathing
• Turing Blue
• Not Responding
• Snoring Deeply

People can write something about someone they lost to an overdose on our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/portlandprevention
In addition, there will be posts about addiction and recovery on our Facebook page and on Twitter (http://twitter.com/portprevent).

More information about the Overdose Prevention Project and Portland Public Health’s other substance abuse prevention programs can be found at: http://substanceabuse.portlandmaine.gov/

People are urged to call 911 if someone exhibits any of the warning signs of an overdose, even if you are not sure. Why let a life-threatening situation become a life-ending situation?

Mary Crowley

Mary Crowley began her journey at Legacy in 2002 as a Sales Representative. During the past eight years, she was promoted first to the Media Department, where she coordinated and bought media, and next to the Creative Department, where she assisted with marketing campaigns and the production of product videos and broadcast and Internet advertising. In her new position as Assistant Manager of Inbound Sales, Crowley will be working on recruiting, managing and monitoring the performance of all inbound telesales personnel.

Says company president Susan Lemieux, “In every role Mary has held at Legacy, she has demonstrated excellent judgment, insight and professionalism. We are very pleased that she is able to move into this new position as Assistant Manager of Inbound Sales. I’m looking forward to her continued journey of success and growth with Legacy.”

Crowley herself sees her eight years with the company as integral building blocks in her career. “I really value having a solid understanding of how the various pieces of our company fit together to complete a clear picture of Legacy’s strategy and mission.  I’m also excited to be back in sales: in many ways, it feels like I have come full circle. I plan to use my knowledge of all the other areas of the business to introduce new ideas for improvement in my department.”

Mary Crowley lives in Waterboro, Maine.

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Legacy Publishing Company, located in Westbrook, Maine, is America’s premier producer of self-help products for families and couples. Legacy’s flagship product, The Total Transformation Program—created by renowned Maine child behavioral therapist James Lehman, MSW—has sold nearly a quarter of a million units to date. For more information, please contact Nathan O’Leary at 856-5600 x 3013 or nso@legacypublishingcompany.com. For more information about joining Legacy Publishing Company’s team, visit http://www.legacyjobline.com.

These workshops are being sponsored in part by a grant from Betterment Fund and USDA Rural Development along with our partners; MaineStream Finance, Maine Woods Consortium, Maine Woods Tourism Training Initiative, Moosehead Lake Chamber of Commerce, Penquis, Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce, and the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council

These workshops are being sponsored in part by a grant from Betterment Fund and USDA Rural Development along with our partners; MaineStream Finance, Maine Woods Consortium, Maine Woods Tourism Training Initiative, Moosehead Lake Chamber of Commerce, Penquis, Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce, and the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council

Designing Women was established in 1991. Its current membership of women designers and artists now exceeds 120, with most of the artists hailing from Maine and New Hampshire. In addition to providing unique, handmade creations to the public, Designing Women collaborates with non-profits to raise funds for programs that directly benefit women and girls. At the September 4 show, 100% of the suggested $2.00 door donation will go to New Hope for Women. Each donor will also be entered into a drawing to win select prizes provided by Maine businesses.

New Hope for Women, which will mark its thirtieth anniversary next year, offers assistance to all persons affected by domestic and dating violence in Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties. It provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, support groups, legal services, safe homes and transitional housing, school programs, community outreach and workplace training. New Hope also operates Time for Change, a certified batterer intervention program.

Staff and volunteers from New Hope will be serving lunch beginning at 11:00 a.m. Menu items include homemade chili and chicken salad, bagels, desserts, coffee and water. Information about New Hope’s programs and services will also be available.

Here is some additional information about the featured craftspeople mentioned above.

Joelle Leavitt Webber binds one-of-a-kind books and editions for clients, rebinds old books, and has created a line of blank books, gift boxes and albums. Her designs are based on historical models, built with traditional tools and techniques and use only archival materials.

K. Dale Turdo creates original, hand-built sculptures that are realistic in style. Turdo has received many awards and exhibits in Maine and across the country. She finds great pleasure and peace creating these beautiful works of clay and feels that sculpting is good for the soul.

Wendilee Heath O’Brien is versed in conventional painting techniques from eastern and western cultures. She transcends and manipulates these techniques to create a visual dialogue with her viewers, using watercolor, pastels and Asian ink.

Mary Ann Small is the owner of Maine Island Rag Rugs, whose rugs grace homes all over the world and provide warmth and beauty underfoot. Her rugs have been displayed at the Blaine House in Augusta, the Archipelago and the Jonathan Frost Gallery in Rockland, the Art Gallery at the University of New England’s Westbrook campus, the National Folk Festival in Bangor and most recently at the Camden Garden Club’s Showcase House rooms sponsored by Phi Home Designs.

For more information about Designing Women, check www.designingwomen.org. For more information about New Hope for Women, check www.newhopeforwomen.org.

Team Holt & Bugbee
Roger Pierce
Beth Beals
Jeff Plourde
Mark Awalt
Score: -9

Team MFU
Eben DeWitt
Herb Dunham
Kyle Ladd
Steve Dunham
Score: -9

Team FedEX Freight
Don Powers
Tom Bryant
Bob Hayes
Ernie Hatchins
Score: -8

Team PAF
Don Lewis
John Kiril
Jeff Myric
Shelly Weeks
Score: -8

Team Pottle’s
Barry Pottle
Sheldon Cote
Karl Thober
Rusty Lawson
Score: -6 B Champ

Team Sherman Williams
Tom Pitts
Tom Tambe
Craig Saunders
Bob Brown
Score: -5

Team Volk
Derek Volk
Chuck Fabian
Declan Curtin
Gordon Smith
Score: -4

Team Prescott Metal
John Groudin
Mike Panenteau
Dan Michaud
Bryce Levasseur
Score: -4

Team JSI
Terry Awalt
Scott Trahan
Bill Collins
Jim Wallace
Score: -4

Team Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker
Chris Hayden
Jay Muth
Bill Rothwell
Paula St. Laurent
Score: +4

The Three Rivers Kiwanis Club sincerely thanks Barry, Mark and Terry Awalt of JSI for their outstanding support of the Club’s projects involving the children of the Milo/Brownville area.

The Three Rivers Kiwanis meets Wednesday mornings at the Hobbnobber’s
Restaurant in Milo at 6:15am. Visit www.ThreeRiversKiwanis.org.

Prior to joining Portland Webworks Michele worked most recently for Cole Haan, as an SAP Business Systems Analyst, and previously worked for 16 years with L.L.Bean. During this time Michele held various positions in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing and information systems, including 8 years as an IT Business Analyst. This work helped Michele to develop deep experience with both the Agile and RUP project management methodologies, which should blend well with Portland Webworks’ own approach to managing web and IT projects.

Michele also brings expertise in project management, UI design, business process engineering and system testing, making her a well rounded and valuable addition to the Portland Webworks team.

About Portland Webworks: Portland Webworks is web application and software development company, located in Portland, Maine, specializing in the use of open-source technologies at the enterprise level. Services cover the complete application development cycle, from inception through business analysis, scoping, project management, development and quality assurance.