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MAINE SPACE GRANTC O N S O R T I U M
2010 National Fall MeetingOctober 14-16, 2010
Portland, Maine
University of Maine
In Maine….we take Vacationland Seriously!!
Some of you askedwhere is Maine?
Here we are!
35,000 sq miles of beautiful country
1.3 million people, 60,000 in Portland
Two seasons – early winter and late winter
41.3 persons per sq mile (38th)
23rd state (March 15, 1820
No longer part of Massachusetts
Our International Airport has a new terminal….
…but space is still tight!!
Our Hotel is the largest in Maine…But…
Got to admit thought…you will have a great unobstructed view from your room
It is being renovated to provide state-of-the-art hospitality
Portland International Jetport
Airlines
Air CanadaAirTranContinental AirlinesDelta AirlinesJetBlueUnited AirlinesU.S. Airways
Holiday Inn By the Bay
10-15 minutes from the airport
Hotel has shuttle service
Taxis are available
LighthousesL.L. Bean
Tours (October 13, 2010)
Gulf of Maine Research InstituteFall Foliage
Bath Iron Works“Potential”
Shop Anytime!
Old Port Section
L.L. Bean
Downtown
Kittery Outlets
Anybody for Sports?
AHL Affiliate of the Buffalo Sabers …
NBA Development LeagueAffiliate of the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcatsmoving to Albany of
all places
We need some humor to take the edge off all the reporting we have to do!
Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late- night TV circuit: “The Late Show” with David Letterman, “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, “Late Night” with Conan O’Brien and “The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn.
Marley, a Maine native and University of Maine at Farmington graduate, uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines. He began his career in his hometown of Portland, and then moved to Boston to gain experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars.
A regular at the Aspen and Montreal comedy festivals, Marley was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Marley has also appeared in several films, including the cult favorite, “
October 14, 2010
during the reception
Peaks Island
15-min ferry ride
Bring winter jackets…just in case
October 15, 2010
Lobster and Clam Bake
See you this Fall!!!
Terry Shehata ([email protected])
Jana Hall ([email protected])
207-622-4688 - voice
207-622-4548 – fax
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