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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 9 A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 6 Vire Real Estate Group, a sales team affi liated with the company's Saco offi ce, were selected to market and sell The Village at Pond View Woods, a 28-acre community of 31 Craftsman-style single- family homes, in Old Orchard Beach. The American Heart Association in Scarborough said it is funding two active research grants at Maine Medical Center Research Institute in Scarborough totaling $257,100. An existing grant awarded to Senior Scientist Calvin Vary is ongoing and a new grant was awarded to graduate student Jessica Davis-Knowlton. The Cumberland County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation awarded $67,560 in grants. Recipients included Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Mayo Street Arts and Speak Clearly Accent Reduction. Flowfold, an outdoor retail brand in Portland, announced the release of a collaborative project with Sterling Rope Company Inc. in Biddeford to produce the Trailmate, a dog leash made in the United States from re- claimed materials. Food distributor plans $15M expansion Performance Foodservice, an Augusta food distributor, has received the go- ahead from the city's planning board to construct a $15 million freezer facil- ity to meet growing demand for cold storage in northern New England and to expand its workforce. e Kennebec Journal reported that construction on the expansion is due to begin in September. e project is expected to add 50,000 square feet of freezer space and a 6-acre parking lot that will accommodate 100 tractor-trailers. e company distributes food to schools, correctional facilities, hospitals, senior living communities and restaurants. Cooperative farm to be launched by Somali immigrants New Roots Cooperative Farm, a small farm being started by four Somali Bantu farmers, was dedicated in Lewiston on Aug. 11. e 30-acre farm, planned for 954 College St., will be operated by Mohamed Abukar, Batula Ismail, Seynab Ali and Jabril Abdi. e farm received support from Meet Adam Robertson, Business Banker, and Avid Fisherman. www.bhbt.com • 888-853-7100 Adam knows landing the big one requires the right location, the right lure, and a dose of persistence. He understands that the best catch requires preparation and patience. With over 20 years of experience in both money management and business banking, Adam has all the tackle you'll need for a well-stocked financial services package. Call Adam at 1-888-853-7100 for a partner who can help reel in a bright future for your business. Greg, Anne, and the Dalton boys. Environmental Due Dilligence Is At Our Core 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 N T D E V E L O P M E N T \ \ D U E D I L I G E N C E D U E D I L I G E N C E \ \ E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & 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 Due Diligence Due Diligence Wastewater Engineering Wastewater Engineering Storm Water Engineering Storm Water Engineering Permitting Permitting Water Supply Engineering Water Supply Engineering GIS Applications GIS Applications Turnkey Brownfield Services Turnkey Brownfield Services Turnkey Brownfield Services Remediation Remediation Funding Assistance Funding Assistance Consulting Engineers and Scientists www.RansomEnv.com C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N

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