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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 9 S E P T E M B E R 7 , 2 0 1 5 reported that the Maine Department of Transportation chose Americold, which is based in Atlanta, over one other bidder in the request-for-pro- posals process. e facility is expected to be built by the summer of 2017 and it will provide space to importers and exporters of seafood, along with other refrigerated and frozen goods. Nova Star gets part of requested $2.5M subsidy Nova Star Cruises has received a little less than half of its requested $2.5 million (Canadian) subsidy from Nova Scotia's provincial government after having an initial request denied. e Yarmouth County Vanguard reported that the latest distribu- tion of $1.5 million was made after Nova Scotia's transportation depart- ment determined that's how much it needed to cover "pressing payables." e province initially declined Nova Star's funding request because it hadn't provided updated fi nancial information, but the issue has since been resolved. e future of the heavily subsidized ferry service is still up in the air as Nova Scotia offi cials continue to deliberate on whether to use Nova Star or another opera- tor for service between Portland and Nova Scotia for next year. e ferry service has received $9.6 million of the $13 million promised by Nova Scotia for this year. Sebago Brewing plans 'destination brewery' Supported by the growing popular- ity of craft beer, Sebago Brewing Co. said it plans to build a "destination brewery" that could be located near downtown Gorham. e Portland Press Herald reported that Sebago Brewing's proposed brewery would provide tours and beer tastings. It would also include a tap room that would be able to host small- to medium-sized events and would serve beer-centric food. e com- pany currently operates brewpubs in Gorham, Portland, Scarborough and Kennebunk. Ex-construction manager charged with embezzlment A former employee of Portland- based Stanford Management is being accused by the U.S. government of embezzling federal funds intended for aff ordable housing projects in Maine. e Portland Press Herald reported that Timothy Gallagher, 46, of Jay, allegedly embezzled at least $80,000 of funds from the U.S. For the time a hermit crab first tickled the palm of your hand. 877.700.6800 | mainecf.org Stewards for charitable giving. Helping donors help Maine. For all Maine gives, it's no wonder we give back. For the time a hermit crab first tickled the palm of your hand. For the night you fell asleep to the distant call of the fog horn. Supporting Development Projects From Kittery to Fort Kent Contact Nick Sabatine Contact Nick Sabatine at the idea-stage: at the idea-stage: nsabatine@ransomenv.com 207-772-2891 D e v e l o p m e D e v e l o p m e N t \ \ D u e D i l i g e D u e D i l i g e N C e \ \ e N v i r o v i r o N m e N ta l H e a lt H & S a f e t y & S a f e t y \ \ m u N i C i p a l \ \ u t i l i t y, e N e r g y & m a N u f a C t u r i N g Site Site planning Waste Water Waste Water engineering ngineering Storm Water Storm Water engineering ngineering permitting ermitting Water Supply Water Supply engineering ngineering environmental nvironmental assessments ssessments turnkey Brownfield Service urnkey Brownfield Service urnkey Brownfield Service turnkey Brownfield Service t remediation emediation geotechnical eotechnical engineering Consulting Engineers and Scientists www.RansomEnv.com