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V O L . X X I I N O. X I I I J U N E 1 3 , 2 0 1 6 28 Proper lighting was critical to the openness and feeling in here. And the wood-fire oven is the centerpiece." Curtis arrived in the area two years ago thanks to his mother, who owns the retail store Leslie Curtis Designs, which is in the same building as Fireside. Fireside is next to another new business, the three-story boutique hotel 16 Bay View. Owner/develop- ers Marianne and Stuart Smith, who also own the Lord Camden Inn in Camden, transformed the century- old former Packard car dealership. An extensive renovation exposed historic brickwork and steel girders, industrial ceilings fitted with elegant lighting fix- tures, big windows and double-doors. "is is a renovation and restora- tion, because so many of the vintage elements have been retained," says Katherine White, assistant manager and group sales manager. A new pub, e Drouthy Bear, at 50 Elm St., was opened by Andrew and Shannon Stewart, who lever- aged Andrew's Scottish background, love of traditional Scottish, Irish and British food and banter. A few doors down, at 31 Elm St., is a new antiques and collectibles shop called Donnie B's. Nancy Leonard has relo- cated her clothing, jewelry and accesso- ries shop from Rockport to Camden. Another addition in Camden is Midcoast Medicine and Wellness, which moved from Rockport, opening at 5 Mountain St. Capt. Aaron Lincoln, who operates sailing tours on two vessels, the 1927 schooner "Olad" and the 1940s cut- ter "Owl," opened a retail shop at 29 Main St., to sell tickets, T-shirts and nautically themed wares. "None of the other schooners here have done that, as far as I know," Lincoln says. "I'd been thinking about it for a while. It just took me a long time to find a spot. It's an exciting experiment." As with any new season, Camden has at least three businesses with new owners: Camden House of Pizza (12 Mechanic St.), Camden Cone (31 Bay View St.) and Ducktrap Bay Trading Co. (20 Main St.). | SBA Preferred Lender Small Business Lending Solutions from Northeast Bank Whether you are looking to purchase equipment, expand an existing operation, or need working capital - we can help. We provide SBA Small Business Loans from $25,000 - $150,000 through our local branch network, with expedited closing. Looking for more? Our commercial lending team can meet to determine the right solution for your business. To speak with a loan officer, call 1.800.284.5989 or visit us online at northeastbank.com/business. Available loan programs cover: ∙ Working capital to fund operations or purchase inventory ∙ Purchase equipment, machinery, supplies or materials ∙ Refinance existing business debt 1.800.284.5989 northeastbank.com » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E F O C U S P H O T O / DAV E C L O U G H Drew Lyman, president of Lyman- Morse Boatbuilding Co., made a major investment on the Camden waterfront, revamping the former Wayfayer Marine site. He's added a restaurant, yacht facilities and the Camden Classics Cup regatta.

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