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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 M AY 1 , 2 0 1 7 world's leading producer of casting and release papers and has approximately 320 employees. e business intent of Sappi's RFP is to identify technology for commercially viable growth oppor- tunities in the bio-materials arena that could be deployed at the Westbrook mill. " e overall business objective of this project is an increased utiliza- tion of Maine-based wood resources processed into higher value bio-based materials for sale into growth markets," the RFP stated. Projects involving up to 300,000 dry tons of biomass will be considered, with the understand- ing that the technology deployed would be integrated into the current operations of Sappi's Westbrook mill. Potential markets that would be con- sidered include bio-based fi bers, fuels, chemicals and advanced materials. e deadline is June 2, and submissions should be sent to Charlotte Mace at Biobased Maine. Multi-use development proposed for east Saco Island Saulnier Development is proposing to transform the vacant six-acre east side of Saco Island with mixed-use develop- ment. e proposal calls for residential units, a hotel, restaurant, boat slips, public space, a public walkway similar to Portland's Eastern Promenade and possibly a marine business. e fi rm, headed by Bernie Saulnier, is under contract with Dirigo Capital Advisors to purchase the land, according to e Journal Tribune. Saulnier Development has offi ces in Maine and Massachusetts. Saulnier presented the proposal to the Saco Planning Board, along with architect David Lloyd and engineer Stephen Bushey. Lloyd told the board the development would be within walk- ing distance to Saco and Biddeford's downtowns. Planning board members were receptive to the idea, the newspa- per reported, but several had concerns they said should be ironed out before the plan moved forward. ose include the prospect of increased traffi c and the impact of development on the Saco River's navigational channel. N O T E W O R T H Y S O U T H E R N HistoryIT, a digital history company in Portland, and the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education at the University of Southern Maine unveiled a new website designed to make the map library's collection accessible to an online audience. The Hyatt Place Portland – Old Port completed a $1 million renovation in its guest rooms and public spaces including the addition of an advanced soundproofi ng system to all exterior walls and the addition of recording stu- dio quality soundproof glass to guest room windows. The Connectivity Group, an Auburn company that specializes in the infra- structure for voice, data, video and security applications, opened an offi ce at 400 U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth. Aroostook lawmaker proposes incentives for rural doctors and dentists — Much-needed medical help in northern Maine UMaine System marks Earth Day with new investment policy — Teaching by example Former con artist offers business tips to avoid scams — Who better to raise awareness about cybercrime? Downeast fishermen use old trick to battle higher bait prices — The old-timers know a thing or two about catching fish Colby gets $25 million gift for students to study abroad — Oh, to be young again Lawmakers weigh bill allowing secret GPS tracking to curb lobstering violations — Big Brother meets Larry the Lobster Portland's Eastern Mountain Sports store could close — More change for the ever- changing retail industry Houlton visitor center proving to be a hard sell — The Maine DOT already gave it a shot Audit: Camden exceeds voter- approved bond in Ragged Mountain development — Town foots the bill for overzealous redevelopment Bailey Island fishing wharf auctioned — New hope for a wharf in need of TLC C R E D I T S & D E B I T S May 30, 2017 Holiday Inn By the Bay Holiday Inn By the Bay Portland For more information, contact Helen Meyer at For more information, contact Helen Meyer at 207.400.3212 207.400.3212 or hmeyer@ptla.org www.muskiefund.org For his leadership in the community For his leadership in the community honors William Harwood e 22nd Annual Muskie Access to Justice Award Dinner e Muskie Fund for Legal Services T A B L E P A T R O N S Avangrid Bernstein Shur Drummond Woodsum F.L. Putnam Hannaford Bros. Co. Jackson Laboratory John T. Gorman Foundation Law Offices of Joe Bornstein Maine State Bar Association Martin's Point Health Care Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC Pierce Atwood Preti Flaherty Unitil Verrill Dana Waterfront Maine WEX, Inc U N D E R W R I T E R Maine Justice Foundation C O R P O R A T E S P O N S O R S The Camden Foundation Hancock Lumber L.L. Bean

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