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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 M AY 1 3 , 2 0 2 4 spokeswoman for the bank confirmed planned closures in South Portland, at 240 Maine Mall Road, and Caribou, at 14 Sweden St., as listed in public filings with the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. UNE hires biz school dean e University of New England said April 26 that it has hired Norm O'Reilly as the inaugural dean for UNE's new College of Business, effective July 1. O'Reilly most recently served as dean of the Portland-based Graduate School of Business at the University of Maine. At UMaine, O'Reilly oversaw the establishment and growth of business programs for Maine's public universities, notably the MaineMBA, which has more than 400 students. O'Reilly has authored or co-authored 20 books, 14 case studies in the Harvard/Stanford series, and more than 160 peer- reviewed journal articles. He often speaks, including more than 250 key- notes to industry audiences. N O T E W O R T H Y S O U T H E R N OG Retail, a cannabis recreational store, opened at 18 American Way in Eliot. The University of Southern Maine in Portland said its Career Exploration Internship Program has expanded into arts, humanities and nonprofit organizations. Aroma Joe's, a retail beverage franchise, announced the relocation and opening of its location in Berwick at 3 School St. Portland's Coffee By Design and Local 327 of the Laborers' International Union of North American signed a col- lective bargaining agreement to union- ize a line of service. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said that she secured $100 million for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in the national security supplemental legislation that passed Congress and has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. The fund- ing will be used to cover additional costs related to the expansion of the shipyard's Multi-Mission Drydock #1. Norway Savings Bank donated $40,000 to Avesta Housing in Portland as part of a multiyear commitment to help acceler- ate the creation of low- and moderate- income housing across Maine. Entrepreneurship and Innovation are Deeply Rooted in the Maine Economy When starting a business, you have a lot to keep your eye on. Sometimes it's hard to see the opportunities or the risks clearly, whether the issues relate to choice of entity, governance, contract review, or otherwise. That's where Drummond Woodsum can help. We provide expertise in all phases of your business development, from formation and financing to strategic relationships and exit strategies. It's important for start-ups and early-stage companies to get the legal guidance they need so that they can focus on growing their business. We offer practical, business-focused advice and have shepherded many companies in a broad range of industries from formation through ultimate sale and liquidity for founders. dwmlaw.com dwmlaw.com | 800.727.1941 800.727.1941 207-786-5705 We know how hard you work. Let us work hard for you. mainecb.com I chose to work with Maine Community Bank because of the commitment to local businesses like mine. Their service and community involvement make them the perfect partner for SmartHome Solutions. JEFFREY BINETTE SMARTHOME SOLUTIONS, KENNEBUNK " I chose to work with Maine " I chose to work with Maine I chose to work with Maine " SmartHome Solutions. " SmartHome Solutions. SmartHome Solutions.

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