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V I E W P O I N T S W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 3 A P R I L 2 9 , 2 0 2 4 Featured @ Mainebiz.biz For a daily digest of Maine's top business news, sign up for the Mainebiz Daily Report at mainebiz.biz/enews 1 Get all the latest news on Mainebiz.biz or by subscribing to the Daily Report and Real Estate Insider newsletters. Here's the top Mainebiz content from April 9–23: F I L E P H O T O / R E N E E C O R D E S 1. Portland ranks as top US city for remote work, and among world's best 2. Former DraftKings executive to lead new Portland pro soccer team 3. Portland Historic Preservation Board greenlights plans for Roux campus 4. Where Maine's homebuyers came from in 2023 — and why they moved here 5. Maine has 4th-highest taxes in US, and ranks No. 1 for property tax burden 6. Construction begins on $27M affordable housing project in Portland's Libbytown 7. Eclipse brings record private plane traffic to some Aroostook County airports 8. Saco sees windfall in Route 1 development, filling in overlooked stretch of highway 9. Has the growth of remote work in recent years hurt the ability of your business to innovate? (Poll question) 10. Lewiston-based Geiger makes 2nd acquisition this year From the Publisher R eaching milestones is often a moment of reflec- tion and celebration. As we mark the 30th anniversary of reporting on business news in Maine, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. ree decades ago, Biz started with a monthly publication reporting on Portland. Mainebiz now publishes bimonthly covering the state of Maine, reports daily on news affecting businesses of all industries, and hosts 14 events celebrating our lead- ers, our communities and our trailblazers. Along the way, you have been our companions, our critics and our inspiration. Your passion for business and pride in our state has been the fuel that propels us forward, pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons. In celebrating this milestone, we also honor the writers, designers, salespeople and all those who have contributed their talents to shape the story of our organization. It is their dedication and creativity that brought the stories of Maine businesses to life within the pages of each issue. As we stand on the threshold of a new chap- ter, let us carry forward the spirit of curiosity and wonder that has defined our journey thus far. Let us continue to challenge ourselves and our neighbors, to seek out diverse voices and perspectives, and to champion the voice of local news in Maine. To our loyal readers, I extend my deepest grati- tude for your continued support and friendship. ank you for being part of our story, and here's to the next 30 years of adventures yet to unfold. Andrea Tetzlaff atetzlaff@mainebiz.biz Thank you for being part of our story, and here's to the next 30 years of adventures yet to unfold. bernsteinshur.com At Bernstein Shur, we invest in our people, empowering them to serve our clients with energy, empathy, precision, innovation, and with an eye to the future. We're attorneys. But we're people first. Joan M. Fortin, Chief Executive Officer Offering thanks to Mainebiz readers for 30 years of support and friendship