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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 M A R C H 9 , 2 0 1 5 units in Maine. The projects include Hodgkins School, Augusta; The Lofts at Saco Falls, Biddeford; Bayside Anchor Apartments, Portland; Pierce Place, Lewiston: The Pines, Old Orchard Beach; and Bishop Street Apartments, Portland. Cross Insurance Arena gets new GM e Cross Insurance Arena's manage- ment firm has named a new gen- eral manager for the Portland arena formerly known as the Cumberland County Civic Center. e Portland Press Herald reported that Matthew Herpich, who previously managed the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, will lead operations for the Cross Insurance Arena. Herpich was cho- sen by Global Spectrum, a manage- ment firm that has signed a five-year contract to manage Cross Insurance Arena. e firm also manages the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Portland waterfront development clears hurdle A plan to transform a -acre site on Portland's eastern waterfront into a mixed-used development has cleared one hurdle after the city's planning board recommended a zoning change for the land. e Forecaster reported that the planning board unanimously recommended zoning changes that would allow developer CPB to have taller buildings at the historic Portland Co. complex on Fore St. e zon- ing change request now heads to the City Council. e developer has previously said it plans to incorporate a mix of commercial and residential development, adding that it seeks to emulate the feel of Portland's Old Port district. Some neighbors have voiced opposition to the zon- ing changes out of concern that new development will alter the area's waterfront views. e site had been nominated for historic preservation. Bayside Bowl owner to buy land for expansion e owner of Bayside Bowl in Portland has reached an agreement to buy adja- cent, city-owned land that will allow the business to expand. e Portland Press Herald reported that the Portland City Council on voted - on Feb. to sell the land for , to state Sen. Justin Alfond. He has said he plans to invest . million into the expansion, which will include room for squash courts. Biddeford mill project displaces businesses Fifteen businesses have been served eviction notices at Biddeford's Lincoln Mill as a result of a million rede- velopment plan that is moving on a tight schedule. e Portland Press Herald reported that developer Tim Harrington had to serve the notices because his plan to transform the mill into a hotel, restaurant and apartment complex calls for breaking ground in the spring and completing construc- tion by . Some of the businesses, including Ventura & Son Stairbuilders, said finding a new location on short notice has been difficult and that some businesses may move out of Biddeford. N O T E W O R T H Y S O U T H E R N Day One, an agency in South Portland that aids in preventing and treating ad- olescent substance abuse, announced it was awarded a one-year $24,000 grant from United Way of York County to support the prevention and treat- ment of adolescent substance abuse in Southern Maine. Winxnet, an IT and consulting rm in Portland, announced the launch of a managed security service for organiza- tions to have consistency, reliability and predictability in the protection of its information. PC Construction in Portland was awarded a $20 million project by the Brunswick Sewer District to upgrade its almost 50-year-old wastewater treatment facility. Arnold McDonald, an attorney Bernstein Shur in Portland and chair of the 2014 Campaign for Justice, announced that this year's campaign raised more than $540,000 for legal aid for Maine's most vulnerable. Panel nds Auburn rm discriminated e Maine Human Rights Commission has ruled that Auburn manufacturer Tambrands Inc. likely discriminated against a work applicant because of his age. e Bangor Daily News reported that the ruling was made following a report from a commission investiga- tor that Allen Ackley was subjected to unlawful pre-employment inquiries asking him to submit his birthdate, the dates he graduated from educational institutions and photo identification. However, the investigator said, Ackley was ultimately not hired for non-dis- criminatory reasons. e commission will now enter a mediation process with Ackley and Tambrands in hopes of reaching a settlement. S O U T H E R N C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N Nonprofit buys former Elizabeth Arden spa — A healing place for wounded veterans Local developer buys historic building in downtown Portland — Sprucing up the city's center Maine's 2014 lobster catch an all-time high — Gotta love those crusty crustaceans Osborn, wind developer reach agreement — 20-year windfall for Hancock County town Feds give $2.5M to Maine housing authorities — Helping hand for Maine's disabled Flagship closes second theater in six months — White flag now flying at Lewiston theater PUC to reconsider two wind projects — Flip-flop sends wrong message on investing in Maine Pan Am faces EPA fines in Waterville — Railroad firm fails EPA's 'good housekeeping' test Farm equipment worker gets jail sentence — No 'Get out of jail free' card for swindler Panel finds Auburn firm discriminated — Ask age-related questions at your own peril We link our knowledge with yours to achieve success. 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