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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 A P R I L 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 its civilian payroll at $496 million for 6,329 civilian jobs in 2016. e mili- tary payroll for Navy and Coast Guard personnel was $43 million. e report noted that 3,597 of the workers are from Maine and 2,266 are from New Hampshire. e economic impact and civilian employment both grew about 3% to 3.5% from 2015 fi gures, the AP reported. U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said the report confi rms the shipyard "is not only critical to our national security, but is also a vital eco- nomic engine for the Seacoast." N O T E W O R T H Y S O U T H E R N The city of Portland launched a rede- sign of its website at www.portland- maine.gov. C R E D I T S & D E B I T S Chalmers talked to us about health plans as if we were family. —Susan Simkins, DVM, Co-owner Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital with Jenn MacDonald, Practice Manager "We work hard to keep our four-legged patients healthy, and wanted to do the same for our people, too. Another firm sent us numbers, but Chalmers took the time to explain all the options—in simple, human terms. That's why we use Chalmers for all our group benefits and insurance needs." Read more about how Chalmers works with Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital at: ChalmersInsuranceGroup.com/FVH Call us at 800-360-3000 or visit ChalmersInsuranceGroup.com Like us on FOR GROUP BENEFITS AND BUSINESS INSURANCE, JOIN THE FA M I LY AT For all Maine gives, it's no wonder we give back. For the chorus of spring peepers in a nearby marsh… For the first family cookout of the year… 877.700.6800 | mainecf.org Stewards for charitable giving. Helping donors help Maine. Maine egg farm donates 100,000 eggs to food bank — Something that's worth crowing over Husson receives largest gift in its history from Alfond foundation — Harold Alfond's living legacy Finnish aircraft firm picks Brunswick Landing for U.S. headquarters — Former Navy air base lands another aviation firm UMaine Law launches rural lawyer pilot project — Plenty of opportunity beyond Portland New owners bring turnaround expertise to retooling of Geary Brewing — Pioneer craft brewer taps fresh energy and ideas L/A's balloon fest punctured? — Or, maybe not … if financial concerns prove simply hot air Rockland's Broken Egg eatery takes crack at new name amid trademark dispute — How about 'Our eggs are better than yours'? Second Maine hospital reports phone phishing scam — Spoof IDs: A new way to breach our trust Payless closing four shoe stores in Maine — Payless model challenged by online sales Equal Pay Day: Maine's gender wage gap is 22 cents per $1 — Get with it! Equal Pay Act was enacted in '63