Supposing you were asked to sit down right now and, from memory, write a list of everything of value or importance in your home. That would include everything from jewelry and clothing, through computers and appliances, to furnishings. How well do you think you’d do? Experience suggests you’d overlook some major items. Yet, that is […]
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My 12 year old son is really into cars. The first thing he checks out is the vehicle’s computer display. He fully expects his first car to be self-driving with “smart glass,” which would turn his car windows into video displays. While this could very well be a reality for him, I am already talking […]
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What could go wrong? That is often the question we ask when we are planning a special event, especially if we have invested a considerable amount of time and resources. Even if you don’t necessarily believe in Murphy’s Law — the idea that if something can go wrong, it will — we certainly subscribe to […]
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Homeowner’s insurance is not required by law in the state of Maine. However, we recommend people wisely purchase homeowner’s insurance to protect one of the greatest assets they will ever possess, their home. Also, most lenders require you to insure your home, and to list them on the policy as mortgagee. If you allow your […]
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Maine has been known by the slogan Vacationland since 1936 when it first appeared on the Maine license plate. Those of us who live here agree that Maine is a great vacation destination. With the influx of vacationers opportunities for our many local businesses and entrepreneurs increase. Vacationers stay at campgrounds, hotels, inns and B&Bs, […]
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Many people come to Maine in the summer to explore and enjoy our beautiful state. This continues well into the fall as visitors come to photograph the foliage, hike and hunt. That means it’s a busy time for many of the state’s 6,300 licensed guides, and outfitters. And when you’re busy, it’s doubly important to […]
Read MoreWith 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, 6,000 lakes and ponds and 5,000 miles of coast, it’s no wonder that fishing is such a popular sport in Maine, whether that be freshwater, saltwater or ice fishing. We actually have about 275,000 paid license holders this year, over two-thirds of them state residents and the remainder […]
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How well do you know our beautiful state? Or if you live out-of-state, how can you find out more about Maine and explore the fabulous travel and leisure opportunities it offers? To find the answer, let’s start with a name quiz. Without looking them up online, can you say who are the following people and […]
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Maine has a diverse and rich business environment. We are known for our working waterfront, our small cottage industries, and our larger corporations which provide many desirable jobs for those who live in our beautiful state. As a business owner, whether a sole proprietor with a retail establishment or a corporation providing goods and services, […]
Read MoreYour Boat Safety Checklist Do you whistle while you sail? Or do you allow anyone else on board to whistle? If so, perhaps you don’t know the old Royal Navy superstition that if you whistle while you sail, you’ll summon up stormy seas. While that may be a mariner legend, it’s a fact that being […]
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