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V O L . X X X I N O. X X V I N OV E M B E R 1 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 in South Portland, part of the company's broader initiatives to build a stronger, smarter and more resilient electric grid across its service area. The project featured the installation of a three-ton switch to replace a 70-year-old unit that had reached the end of its service life. The University of New England College of Professional Studies in Portland intro- duced a continuing education non-credit course through UNE Online to help work- ing physical therapists prepare for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist exam. Ogunquit Playhouse said that its 93 rd season was the highest-grossing in the theater's history. The playhouse wel- comed over 115,000 patrons, leading to a 13% increase in revenue compared to 2024. OceanView at Falmouth, a retirement community, announced an expan- sion and modernization project that will include the addition of 34 solar- powered, all-electric apartments; three new cottages; underground parking; and new community spaces for resi- dents. The project is expected to be completed in 2026. The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce awarded grants totaling $150,000 to eight nonprofits during its First Annual Day of Giving, powered by Amazon. Recipients included Big Broth- ers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, Girl Scouts of Maine, Good Shepherd Food Bank, Goodwill Northern New England, Ketcha Outdoors, Portland Conserva- tory of Music, Portland Recovery Com- munity Center and The Iris Network. Portland Little League and Kennebec Savings Bank held a groundbreak- ing ceremony at Pedro Field on Preble Street to start a renovation project, supported by a $50,000 matching gift from the bank. The project is part of the league's $1 million campaign to revital- ize all the city's fields. Lewiston law firm plans move Skelton Taintor & Abbott, a Lewiston law firm, is planning to move to 491 Lisbon St. e firm said it expects to move in late spring 2026. e build- ing will house both the law firm and Androscoggin Title Co., according to a separate release. e title company is also currently at 500 Canal St. Josh Soley and Charlie Hippler of CORE, a commercial real estate firm in Portland, brokered the transaction. Built in 2004, the building at 491 Lisbon St. encom- passes 18,000 square feet of Class A office space on three stories and was vacant when it was sold. Sargent Corp. acquires Farmington firm Sargent Corp., an Orono heavy civil construction company, has acquired E.L. Vining & Son Inc., an earth- work and site development contractor based in Farmington. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, the Farmington office and shop will remain operational as Sargent's western Maine hub. By year's end, the company will be fully integrated into Sargent Corp., operat- ing under the Sargent name. N O T E W O R T H Y C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Clas- sic board of directors announced that this year's Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic at Lewiston High School raised a record total of $125,000 for Shri- ners Children's. Bar Harbor college supports the economic impact on MDI College of the Atlantic supported an estimated $16.9 million in eco- nomic output to the region across direct, indirect and induced activi- ties, according to an analysis by RKG Associates Inc. in collaboration with the Musson Group. Combined opera- tions, wages, and student spending at the Bar Harbor college — with full-time enrollment of 353 students and a focus on a field it calls "human ecology" — generated approximately $1.2 million in state and local tax rev- enues, plus another $108,987 in direct property tax payments. 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 Rusty Lantern Markets, a convenience store chain headquartered in Brunswick, announced a partnership with Bacio Cheese to provide additional fresh, made-to-order foodservice offerings for its customers. Learn more about how to get started by signing up for a no-cost, no-obligation virtual customer consultation at efficiencymaine.com/business-customer-consultation. Regardless of your business sector, Efficiency Maine can help you make the switch to high-efficiency equipment that can reduce your energy costs. These incentives are for businesses, non-profits, multifamily buildings, schools, and municipalities, and cover a variety of efficiency measures. From heating and cooling solutions to compressed air and lighting, there are many ways you can work with Efficiency Maine to reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and save money. Efficiency Maine Incentives Can Have a Big Impact On Your Bottom Line Energy-efficiency upgrades that qualify for incentives can help you save money upfront, and in the long term. 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

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