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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 J U N E 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 that started later than expected, accord- ing to the Portland Press Herald. Patricia Quinn, NNEPRA's executive director, said she hopes Downeaster's schedule will return to normal by the end of June. N O T E W O R T H Y S T A T E W I D E The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $2 million in grants to seven Maine airports. Grant recipi- ents were the Bangor International Airport, $1.2 million; Northern Maine Regional Airport in Presque Isle, $250,000; Biddeford Municipal Airport, $191,212; Belfast Municipal Airport, $176,850; Brunswick Executive Airport, $150,000; Houlton International Airport, $121,500; and Wiscasset Airport, $100,000. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded the Nature Conservancy $300,000 to implement an electronic monitoring system in the New England groundfi shery that will help promote sustainability and improve catch share monitoring. The project will be a collaborative effort with the local fi shing industry and will equip up to 24 regional fi shing vessels with electronic monitoring technology. Shaw's to close Biddeford store e parent company of Shaw's plans to close the supermarket's store in Biddeford, but said it isn't the result of Market Basket's arrival two years ago. Brian Dowling, vice president of public relations for Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons, told the Portland Press Herald that the store, which employs 90 people, is set to close on July 4. He said the company will try to fi nd jobs for employees at nearby locations. Dowling said the closure wasn't the result of a single competitor like Market Basket, explaining that the store "had not been meeting performance expectations." Portland OKs mixed-use waterfront development e Portland City Council has approved zoning changes for a developer's plan to transform a 10-acre site on Portland's eastern waterfront into a mixed-used development. e Forecaster reported that the zoning changes for CPB2's project at the Portland Co. complex at 58 Fore St. is far from its last hurdle. e development now faces opposition in the form of a referendum drive from the resident-led Soul of Portland group. e Soul of Portland group is seeking a referendum that, if approved by Portland voters, would protect the site's scenic views. Jim Brady, one of CPB2's partners, said the referendum's approval would kill the development, which is estimated to create 325 full-time jobs and provide housing for nearly 400 people. Yarmouth Chamber leader to step down Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carolyn Schuster said she is stepping down this sum- mer after serving the chamber for 17 years. e Forecaster reported that Schuster plans to leave the post after this year's Yarmouth Clam Festival, S O U T H E R N Feds give $500K to create inmate jobs program — Restorative justice Bar Harbor enlists ReVision for solar project — Lots more power still to be tapped Maine universities, community colleges sign 'far-reaching' transfer agreement — Pact paves way for seamless transfers Rockland art gallery proposes 5-story building — Moving up in the art world? 'Greenlight Maine' pitch show dangles $100,000 prize for entrepreneurs — A kinder, gentler 'Shark Tank' Nurses' union at EMMC prepares to strike — Patient safety, but at what price? Masardis mill issues temporary layoffs to 135 — Falling lumber prices take a toll OSHA investigating death at Old Town mill — A tragic accident, whatever the cause Shaw's to close Biddeford store — Saturated market for groceries Downeaster revenue expected to dip by $1M — Tough winter puts a chill on ridership 1-800-564-0111 | eatonpeabody.com Augusta | Bangor | Brunswick | Ellsworth | Portland ...for Maine communities. Eaton Peabody assists developers, businesses, and communities in developing alternative energy programs. Whether our clients seek to identify financing options or to negotiate terms and conditions, we can provide crucial guidance. We design an approach unique to each case based on our significant experience across Maine, northern New England, and eastern Canada. 1-800-564-0111 | eatonpeabody.com Identifying Energy Solutions

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