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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 A U G U S T 8 , 2 0 2 2 The Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation announced that a total of $45,000 was granted to five Maine nonprofits to bring health and hunger relief to children in southern Maine. Footprints Food Pantry in Kittery, Grahamtastic Connection in Springvale, Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program in Brunswick and Rett's Roost in Ogunquit each re- ceived $10,000 while the Foundation for Portland Public Schools in Portland was awarded $5,000. GoNetspeed, a high-speed fiber to the premises Internet provider formerly known as OTELCO, said that it is continuing the expansion of its FTTP infrastructure in Cumberland and York counties as service to 8,700 loca- tions in Biddeford and Scarborough became available and network con- struction is underway in Saco and Old Orchard Beach. Local Bottega, a retail store featuring handcrafted goods and workshops, opened at 7 Agatha James Drive in Kennebunk. Auburn will have new mixed- use facility Casting a vote of confidence for Auburn's future, Great Falls Construction plans to buy a down- town city-owned lot the Gorham- based company will turn into a mixed-use facility with a brewery and apartments. e planned pur- chase price for the 6,800-square-foot lot, listed by the Boulos Co. on the city's website, has not been disclosed. Jay Brenchick, the city's economic development director, told Mainebiz that the 186 Main St. lot has been listed for about a year and a half along with eight other city-owned proper- ties. Current listings include a 0.74- acre lot at 131 Main St. Great Falls Construction's plan for 186 Main St. includes a building with a craft brew- ery, distillery and restaurant tenant on the ground and first floors, and rental apartments making up the rest of the property. ey would be a mix of stu- dio, one- and two-bedroom units. C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N C R E D I T S & D E B I T S Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs — and Our Neighbors We're proud to support local Maine women- We're proud to support local Maine women-owned owned businesses with products and services to help your businesses with products and services to help your business grow. business grow. Custom lending solutions are here for you — Custom lending solutions are here for you — and and so are we. Let's talk. so are we. Let's talk. Betty Crush Betty Crush Owner, Mom's Munchies Owner, Mom's Munchies A WBENC-Certified Business A WBENC-Certified Business MEMBER FDIC MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER EQUAL HOUSING LENDER | 1-800-447-4559 | bathsavings.bank Sarah Piper, Sarah Piper, Commercial Lender, Bath Savings Commercial Lender, Bath Savings Auburn lands 5-year deal to host RV and camping show — Auburn is racking up one win after another Brunswick Landing may add first tenant in former control tower building — Another big step for a growing business park Maine ends fiscal year with $600M revenue surplus — Good news on the heels of the state's $850 relief checks YMCA of Southern Maine will close one of its four branches for good — A loss for New Gloucester and the surrounding communities KeyBank's Maine market president, Chip Kelley, to retire later this year — Maine's lost a lot of good leaders to retirement Report: Portland housing squeeze drives investors to Lewiston/Auburn — Don't count Portland out just yet P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F M A I N E C A M P G RO U N D OW N E R S A S S O C I AT I O N

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