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w w w. m a i n e b i z . b i z 7 Ja n ua r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 U.S. Cellular announced the open- ing of its expanded and remodeled store located at 733 Main St. in Presque Isle as well as a new cell site in Rockland that will increase network capacity in Rockland, Owls Head, Rockport, Thomaston and South Thomaston. Developer proposes mall for Portland A mall that would include a Chipotle Mexican Grill restau- rant, Dunkin' Donuts and pos- sibly a national retailer has been proposed for Portland's Bayside neighborhood. e Portland Press Herald reported that Portland- based Northland Enterprises has proposed the 5,800-square-foot development at 45 Marginal Way, the site of a former Century Tire store. A formal plan has not been submitted to the city yet. Portland Food Co-op tops membership goal e Portland Food Co-op has exceeded its 2,500-member, year- end goal, just a few weeks after officially opening its doors in early December. General Manager Kevin Gadsby told WCSH6-TV that the co-op has been able to hire more people as a result of exceed- ing the membership goal. He told Mainebiz in mid-November that membership was already exceeding expectations as the number nudged toward 2,100. New York investor buys Portland complex A New York City-based investor has purchased a 71,000-square-feet office campus in Portland for $8.4 million, stating that it plans to eventually expand the complex. e Roundhouse Complex at 125 Presumpscot St. was sold to Portland Roundhouse Holdings LLC by Presumpscot Street Properties LLC, according to the Mainebiz Real Estate Insider, a weekly newsletter. CBRE|e Boulos Co. brokered the deal, which closed Dec. 11. e complex's ten- ants include Pediatric Development Center, Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, PC Construction Co., Casella Organics, Maine Revenue Services and Administrative Office of the Courts. ere are no immedi- ate plans for additional development, according to CBRE|e Boulos Co., but the developer said it would con- sider building an additional building if demand warrants one. Portland officials seek to regulate Uber e city of Portland is planning to draft new regulations for Uber, a venture-backed startup that provides app-based ride-share services in more than 140 cities. e Portland Press Herald reported that the city plans to draft proposed rules for licensing, fees and conduct of ride-share services by February, which would then be sent to the City Council for consideration. Uber is currently not regulated by Portland because ride-share services are not addressed in the existing city code. Jessica Grondin, the city's spokeswoman, told the newspaper that Portland officials want Uber reg- ulated to ensure passenger safety and to level the playing field with taxis and town-car services that are already regulated. Kaitlin Durkosh, a spokes- woman for Uber, told the Press Herald that the company is welcome to "sen- sible regulations" and seeks to work with the city in developing them. Portland Daily Sun newspaper shuts down e publisher of the Portland Daily Sun has shut down the newspaper, citing competition from its larg- est rival and an inability to gain traction with advertisers.e Bangor Daily News reported that Portland Daily Sun's two full-time staff members were expected to move over to the Portland Phoenix, the alternative weekly newspaper that was acquired by its publisher, e Sun Newspapers Group, in November. Mark Guerringue, the Daily Sun's publisher, told the BDN that the newspaper seemed viable until the Portland Press Herald was purchased by hedge fund manager S. Donald Sussman, which spurred a series of new hires. S O U T H E R N Maine blueberry crop had banner year — A blue ribbon for Mother Nature Portland Food Co-op tops membership goal — Growing local jobs Brunswick tech business incubator to open soon — A place for technology ideas to take root Maine heating oil price declines — Good news … while it lasts Eastern Maine seventh fastest- growing community college in U.S. — Focus on student success pays dividends Rockland downtown bookstore to close — Final chapter for an independent seller Snow-less days hurt some Maine businesses — Without the white stuff it's hard to ski Two bays closed for scallop harvesting — Another threatened seafood resource Feds sue Rockport dentist over fraud — Cheating Uncle Sam carries some risk Maine ranks 35th for 2014 job growth — Let's strive for a better year in 2015 Subscribe online or call 845.267.3008 Get access Business news Industry trends Feature stories In-depth analysis Subscribe today! come home Car WarM to a per day $10 open 4:30am to 1am or later. Drive 100 yards past baggage claim, look for our green sign. WWW.parknjetportland.CoM 747-5650 valet parking at the airport

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