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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 O C T O B E R 1 , 2 0 1 8 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 nine rural Maine businesses received a total of $431,725 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program to purchase, construct and install solar panels or mechanisms to convert wood into pellets. Recipients included T&D Wood Energy, Sanford, $200,000; Gary's Auto and RV Sales and Gagnon's Rental Properties, Connor, $66,000; Mook Sea Farms, Walpole, $49,597; Rainbow Valley Farm, Sidney, $34,433; Labrie Farms, St. Agatha, $30,000; Maple Crest Farm, Hermon, $21,506; Buck's Naked BBQ, Freeport, $19,496; Split Rock Distillery, Newcastle, $6,465; and Porchside Veterinary Care, Dresden, $4,228. The Department of Justice's Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program and Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program awarded a total of $1.1 million to two Maine nonprofit or- ganizations. Caring Unlimited Corp. in Sanford received $599,526 to increase safety from intimate violence by effec- tively ensuring continued access to civil legal assistance for low-income and rural victims of domestic violence, sex- ual assault and stalking who need, but cannot afford, to hire a lawyer to pro- tect themselves. In addition, Next Step Domestic Violence Project in Ellsworth received $578,268 to provide attorney representation and consultation as well as legal advocacy and court accompa- niment for matters related to and/or arising from domestic violence. Navatek Ltd, a research and devel- opment company based in Hawaii, recently opened offices in Portland and Orono and hired 16 scientists and engineers, nine of whom are recent graduates of the University of Maine's engineering program. Eimskip USA's managing director steps down After nine years of leadership at Icelandic shipping company Eimskip USA, Larus Isfeld is stepping down as managing director. Eimskip said that Andrew Haines, vice president of marketing and sales, will serve as interim manager during the transi- tion, amid the company's plans to expand its port operations in Portland as part of the company's global net- work. Eimskip brought container shipping back to Portland in 2013 where it now calls weekly and has a S O U T H E R N Premium Brands completes acquisition of Ready Seafoods — Investment in a Maine company, and continued expansion here MITC awarded $345K in federal funds to help small businesses expand globally — Much-needed help for entrepreneurs looking to expand their markets No bookstore? I'll open one, says enterprising Fort Kent native — That's the spirit! Waterville company, named 3rd fastest growing in state, expects to add 150 jobs — Rare to hear, and even better since it's a manufacturer Rosemont Market to add location at former dry cleaner in Falmouth — A win-win for stretch of U.S. Route 1 Maine's economic growth last year lagged behind national rate, feds say — An all-too- frequent theme Eimskip USA's Portland-based managing director steps down — Will the port's momentum continue? Historic Cushman Tavern could face wrecking ball — Anybody need a project? As Acadia visitation rises, maintenance backlog looms — The 102-year-old park is showing its age New insurance program may increase costs for Maine businesses — The last thing most businesses want to hear C R E D I T S & D E B I T S Every smile tells a story. And each one can say something powerful. As the nation's leading dental benefits provider, Delta Dental makes it easy to protect your smile and keep it healthy with the largest network of dentists nationwide, quick answers and personalized service. Learn more at NortheastDeltaDental.com. I GUESS THEY LIKE ME YOU LOOK AWFULLY FAMILIAR IT'S TOO GOOD TO PUT DOWN THIS IS FUN, I THINK

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