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V O L . X X I V N O. X V J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 1 8 8 B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S N E W S F RO M A RO U N D T H E S TAT E national satisfaction survey of 2,000 banking customers, conducted by market research fi rm Statista. e study considered factors such as trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services and fi nan- cial advice. In total, 124 banks and 14 credit unions, or 2.4% of U.S. fi nancial institutions, made the cut. e survey did not poll customers of fi nancial institutions doing business in more than 1 states. N O T E W O R T H Y S T A T E W I D E U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration awarded $254,500 to foster economic devel- opment, support small businesses and create jobs in Penobscot, Lincoln, Cumberland and York counties. Penobscot Indian Nation received $44,500 through the administration's American Indian/Alaska Native Planning program while Midcoast Economic Development District of Lincoln County, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission of York County and Greater Portland Council of Governments of Cumberland County each received $70,000 through the ad- ministration's District Planning program. Portland's Danforth Inn listed for $2.6 million Portland's Danforth Inn, a West End luxury establishment that avoided foreclosure earlier this year when its owners fi led for bankruptcy, has gone on the market for 2.9 million. According to the online listing by RE/MAX, the property was origi- nally built in 180 but has undergone major renovation, led by John Calvin Stevens around the turn of the cen- tury. It is 12,000 square feet and has nine bedroom suites with 11 full and 2 half baths, 11 fi replaces and a bil- liard room. e lot includes mani- cured gardens and parking. Owners Raymond Brunyanszki and Oscar Verest bought the Federal-style man- sion for 2.4 million in 2014, accord- ing to press reports. ey fi led for bankruptcy in March and closed the Tempo Dulu restaurant and Opium bar inside the hotel. N O T E W O R T H Y S O U T H E R N Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland awarded $10,000 in scholarships to six high school senior scouts as part of its Future Leaders Scholarships program. The Ecology School in Saco received a $15,000 donation from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation supporting the expansion of environmental educa- tion programs for Biddeford and Saco school systems at the school's new location at the River Bend Farm. Moody's Co-Worker Owned – York, a collision repair shop, opened at 336 U.S. Route 1 in York. Maine Optometry PA opened a loca- tion at 407 U.S. Route 1 in Freeport. Planet Botanicals, a natural personal care brand produced in Portland, announced that its Maine Seaweed Beauty Skincare Collection is now available at the Portland International Jetport gift shop. Barrette Outdoor Living Inc., a manu- facturer in the outdoor living products industry in Cleveland, Ohio, acquired DuraLife decking and railing brands and assets from Integrity Composites LLC in Biddeford. North Yarmouth Academy said it received record commitments total- ing $1.4 million from alumni, parents, trustees, grandparent, friends and foundations during the fi scal year that ended June 30, 2018. The previ- ous annual dollar giving record was $860,829, reached in 2013. Longroad Energy Holdings LLC in Portland announced the sale of the Phoebe solar project to Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. The 315 MWdc solar project is located in Winkler County, Texas. Verso refund on duties could total $42M Verso Corp. which operates a 400-employee paper mill in Jay, could receive up to 42 million from an agreement with Canadian paper producers, after the Department of Commerce granted Verso's request to AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT SOUND MASKING SYSTEMS SECURITY SOLUTIONS CELL BOOSTERS & WIRELESS TELEPHONE SYSTEMS I.T. Guys... with tools. CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 866-782-0200 | connectivitypoint.com CABLING & CONNECTIVITY S O U T H E R N C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N

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