MaryBeth Bachman grew up working in her father’s family business – a restaurant and marina – and was inspired to one day run her own.
Category: Lifestyle
Walking the fine line of sluttiness
To my conservative mother, anything above my knees was too short, so she was never very helpful. I spent my 20s staring into a mirror
Who would have thought?
Three years ago, if you asked me whether I thought it was a good idea to leave my first steady job to move an hour
Easy online dating guide: Simple, honest, cautious
Are you feeling discouraged about your last blind date? Searching for the mate of your dreams? Don’t fret – finding your soul mate is right
A window into relationships
Marriage counselor Michele Keef, 49 The Couples Center 22 Auburn St., Portland www.thecouplescentermaine.com Born and raised in Maine, Michele Keef has been licensed as a
Best friends forever: The ties that bond
Jackie Carney Taylor and Donna Gardner Simmons met in the pre-primary grade at the Mills Road Elementary School in Maple Shade, N.J., in 1952. Taylor
Ingredients for lasting marriage: Faith, strength, commitment
While there are many secrets to a long-lasting marriage, Ella Leavitt of Topsham, who has been married for 50 years, says commitment is the key
Navigation assistance
Matchmaker Jill Hinckley, 51 J Hinckley Introductions Portland www.jhinckleyintroductions.com For many women with a full-time job, children or other responsibilities, finding time to date can
Speaking of sex
Certified Sex Therapist Jennifer Wiessner, 45 HOPE Counseling Services 20 Labrador Lane, Cumberland Sex therapist Jennifer Wiessner grew up in New Jersey, attended Rutgers University
Workplace Romance: Proceed with caution
We can’t help who we fall in love with – and as many people will attest, it usually happens when we least expect it. For