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V O L . X X I I I N O. X I I I J U N E 1 2 , 2 0 1 7 8 B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S N E W S F RO M A RO U N D T H E S TAT E to 10 airports in Maine through the Federal Aviation Administration for various improvements. Recipients included Knox County Regional Airport in Rockland, $928,120; Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle, $550,543; Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, $405,000; Millinocket Municipal Airport, $313,763; Machias Valley Airport, $270,000; Bangor International Airport, $243,000; Sugarloaf Regional Airport in Carrabassett, $199,289; Northern Aroostook Regional Airport in Frenchville, $174,581; Wiscasset Airport, $150,000; and Bethel Regional Airport, $82,715. MMC to take over St. Joseph's rehab facility e Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has signed a memorandum of understanding to transfer owner- ship of Saint Joseph's Rehabilitation and Residence to Maine Medical Center. Saint Joseph's Rehabilitation and Residence is a 121-bed facility on Washington Avenue in Portland off ering multidisciplinary rehabilita- tion and short-stay care, long-term care and memory care. It also off ers services for those transitioning out of the hospital. A fi rm timeline for the transfer has not been established and MMC is undergoing due diligence, a spokesman for MMC said. MMC, a member of the MaineHealth system, is the state's largest medical center, with a license for 637 beds and nearly 6,500 employees. N O T E W O R T H Y S O U T H E R N U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $479,156 through the State Home Construction Grant Program for a recently completed renovation project at Maine Veterans' Homes' Scarborough facility. KPI Direct, an integrated direct mar- keting and brand management agency in Portland, rebranded Rivet Digital as KPI Convert, a full service digital marketing agency. Jeff Mitchell, for- merly a co-founder and president of Digital Impulse in Boston, will serve as president. ecomaine, a nonprofi t waste manage- ment company in Portland, selected Jewett Construction, a design-build construction manager and general con- tractor in Raymond, N.H., to manage its scale house replacement. Stonewall Kitchen, a specialty food producer in York, announced the launch of Maine Craft Ale Mustard fea- turing Maine-based Allagash Brewing Co.'s Tripel as the key ingredient. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a fraternity in Evanston, Ill., is collaborating with HistoryIT in Portland to preserve its history by creating a site to show- cases several hundred of the more than 4 million images, documents and artifacts collected since the fraternity was founded in 1856. Diversifi ed Communications, an international media company in Portland, acquired the Naturally Good Expo in Australia from National Media. The purchase strengthens the company's global Natural & Organic Products brand and creates an alignment with its Fine Food, FoodPro and FoodTech brands in Australia. Lewiston brewer plans location in Bridgton Bear Bones Beer, a Lewiston brewery that opened 18 months ago, will open a second location in Bridgton. "We've had good growth in our Lewiston tast- ing room," co-owner Adam Tüüri told Mainebiz. "But the heart of the issue as to why we are coming to Bridgton is Lewiston has no tourist or service industry. It has a blue collar industry and the town slows down in the summer when they use their disposable income to vacation elsewhere." Bridgton, with a year-round population of 5,372 as of 2015, sees that number more than dou- ble in the summer as seasonal residents and tourists return to the nearby lakes and mountains. Bridgton also is a draw in winter because of nearby ski areas including Shawnee Peak. Bear Bones, which will operate year-round at its new location, is in the same building as the Bavarian Chocolate Haus that plans to open soon, and near two cafes, a bookstore and a movie theater in the heart of Bridgton. Don't underestimate the impact a properly designed, installed and maintained mechanical system can have on your people and processes. Enjoy longer leases, happier tenants, more productive employees and consistent products. It's worth the investment in the long run. To learn more call 207.883.1473 or email info@aaaenergy.com AAAENERGY.COM HEATING AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE DESIGN/BUILD AUBURN, NH 603.626.4884 PITTSFIELD, ME 207.487.3706 SCARBOROUGH, ME 207.883.1473 Proper Maintenance Extends Equipment Life ank you for all you have done for the bank, our communities, and for each of us here. Your leadership and guidance has been a cornerstone of SBSI's mutuality. Your influence will be felt for years to come. Thank you Kevin, we wish you all the best in your retirement! Kevin P. Savage www.sbsavings.bank 1-877-SACO-BID (722-6243) In recognition of your 43 years of service and dedication to Saco & Biddeford Savings S O U T H E R N C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N

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