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V O L . X X X I N O. I I JA N UA R Y 2 7 , 2 0 2 5 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 BluShift, a rocket company in Brunswick, said it is planning a subor- bital flight test by the end of 2025. The Saco Center of the University of Maine at Augusta moved to 209 Main St., Suite 104 in Saco. Auburn furniture maker acquired os. Moser, a high-end furniture maker based in Auburn, has been sold to Chenmark, a Portland- based firm that acquires and oper- ates small businesses. os. Moser was founded by omas Moser, a Bates College professor, in 1972. In recent years, the company has been led by his son Aaron Moser, who is chairman of the board and will stay on in an ambassador role. Philip Hussey, a Chenmark vice president, has been named CEO of os. Moser. Operations will continue to be based in Auburn, where the company has an 80,000-square- foot workshop on Wrights Landing Road, near the airport. os. Moser has 112 employees, and the team is expected to remain in place. e furniture is still hand- crafted, with the works sold both direct to consumers and through retail channels from stores in Freeport, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. N O T E W O R T H Y C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N Thomas College in Waterville will launch an online Bachelor of Science in business management program in the fall designed for working profes- sionals with some college credit who haven't yet completed their degree. Kennebec Savings Bank named Maine Arts Academy, Foundation for Portland Public Schools and the Alfond Youth & Community Center as recipients of its 2024 Catalyst Grant. Each organization was awarded $30,000 over three years, for a total of $90,000 in grant funding. The Maine Association of Realtors Foundation, the charitable arm of Maine Association of Realtors in Augusta, said it awarded a total of $162,000 in matching grants to 29 or- ganizations across the state that pro- vide housing and/or fuel assistance to people with low incomes. Eastport marine supplier changes hands Moose Island Marine Supply in downtown Eastport, is transition- ing to its next chapter with the sale of the business from its founder, Dean Pike, to Matt Lacasse, a for- mer student and employee of Pike's. Founded in 1980, Moose Island Marine Supply, at 5 Sullivan St., is said to be the easternmost marine supply store in the U.S. e store serves the region's fishermen, boaters and tradespeople. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Pike is stepping into retirement. "Running Moose Island Marine for the past 45 years has been one of the greatest privi- leges of my life," said Pike. "Matt's dedication and proven ability to suc- cessfully manage Deep Cove Marine Services make him the ideal per- son to carry this business forward." Lacasse is an alumnus of the Boat School, a trade school in Eastport. Pike was his second-year instructor. N O T E W O R T H Y M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T Camden National Bank will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025. Caribou insurance firm acquired Portland-based United Insurance has acquired a Caribou-based com- petitor. Gallagher Insurance, which will continue to operate from its Estate planning is an ongoing journey. As people and things flow through life, so must the estate plan evolve. At Perkins Thompson, we're here to guide you every step of the way. We offer a full range of legal services, including wills, simple and complex trusts, and financial and healthcare powers-of-attorney, to help individuals and family businesses create estate plans aimed at carrying out our clients' legacy – whether that is to preserve wealth, design business succession, or implement your plan to navigate aging. Estate Plans at Evolve With You Your Success is Our Legacy. 207.774.2635 | PERKINSTHOMPSON.COM | ONE CANAL PLAZA, 9TH FLOOR, PORTLAND, ME 04101 M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N N O R T H E R N & E A S T E R N

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