BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway was recently named as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Maine.  The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Maine State Council and Best Companies Group.  Partners endorsing the program include:  Employment Times, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Mainebiz. 

“Being named one of the best places to work in Maine is an honor, and I am exceedingly humbled by it,” said John Osborne, General Manager of Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway in Bangor. “Working with the City of Bangor and the people of Maine is a tremendous experience. Our employees make this facility both a spectacular place for entertainment and a wonderful place to work. We are at an exciting point at Hollywood Slots where we have the opportunity to add another 89 jobs to one of the Best Places to Work in Maine with a ‘yes’ vote on Table Games in Penobscot County on Nov.

I always thought that my Nana was a little scary growing up. Actually, I thought all of her family was a little frightening. In the kitchen, she was all business, and when things didn't quite go her way, you might as well have found a rock and hid yourself under it. The only time I remember Nana baking was when I was little and she attempted to make brownies. They were the most difficult items to eat, I didn't dare tell her that, as clearly she was pretty upset by the incident. So, she said forget baking and stuck to the savory. Since then, her only successful sweet dish has been "Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake" which in itself is iffy. Sometimes she makes it and it's great, other times, I think she may have lost her marbles.

The other part of crazy I witnessed growing up was watching Nana consume a meal. Lobster especially, and as I am writing this I am praying that no one will ever show it to her, it may get me voted off the island-with a wooden spoon.

The public is invited to attend St. Peter's annual Harvest Tea and Sale on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 58 Cedar St., East Millinocket, with ample parking available at the church site. This 30 year plus tradition will include such raffles prizes as a 40" Sony LCD TV, a full size Christmas Sampler quilt, a $100 gift certificate from Preble Oil and $50 in cash. A hot turkey dinner will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The traditional booths featuring crafts, food, fancy work and fudge will be available. For more information call: 746-3333.