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V O L . X X I I I N O. X X V I I I N OV E M B E R 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 10 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 Northeast CNC, a machine tool distributor in Gorham, was awarded a contract to supply a Ronin six-meter traveling col- umn milling machine for marine vessels to a major New England defense contractor. The technol- ogy, which allows the contractor to machine large components in one setup, while improving the quality of the end result, is built by FPT Industries in Venice, Italy. Ship-Right Solutions in South Portland added Cross Docking and Home Delivery services to its list of logistics solutions. Voters reject L/A merger Voters soundly rejected the proposed merger of Lewiston and Auburn in the Nov. 7 election, with 84% voting no in Auburn and 68% vot- ing no in Lewiston. "It is my hope that this vote will put an end to the idea of merger for at least another 100 years," Jim Howaniec, chair- man of the Coalition Opposed to Lewiston-Auburn Consolidation, told the newspaper. Carl Sheline, co-chair of the One LA campaign, told the newspaper: "Lewiston- Auburn voters weren't ready for one city government. We're disappointed with tonight's result, but we'll con- tinue to look for ways that both cities can collaborate for the benefi t for all residents." e Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, representing 1,200 businesses, supported the merger. Proponents of the merger said combining the cities would save a minimum of $2.3 million annually by eliminating redundancies and cutting taxes for all, while oppo- nents worried each city would lose its identity and the savings would be less than projected. Saddleback will not reopen this ski season Heading into winter, Saddleback Mountain Resort in Rangeley will be idle for the third straight ski season. Sebastian Monsour, CEO of the Majella Group, an Australian company that signed an asset purchase agreement to secure ownership of the Rangeley resort in late June, reported on the Saddleback website that the sale had not been fi nalized and that plans to replace the resort's chair- lift this year have been delayed. "We are continuing to work to successfully fi nalize this sale. We have encountered delays that have impacted our timelines," Monsour wrote, stating that the delays have been on his company's end and not on the part the sellers, Bill and Irene Berry of Farmington. "I am whole heartedly committed to this deal. Whilst it has been drawn-out and frustrating for many, we have entered and are working through the fi nal stages. As we stated in June, this is a complex and chal- lenging deal. It has posed numer- ous challenges to our investors. We are focused not just on fi nalizing the deal but ensuring we have the long-term, sustainable plan in place for the future of Saddleback and the existing approved development district." Majella Group plans to acquire the resort, base lodge, ski lifts and surrounding timberland, totaling 6,337 acres. N O T E W O R T H Y C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N Subaru of America Inc. donated a delivery vehicle to Meals on Wheels at SeniorsPlus, an agency on aging located in Lewiston. Thomas College in Waterville announced it will expand its program offerings with master's degree programs in cybersecurity and integrative criminology begin- ning in the fall 2018. Three Rivers Whitewater and the Shipyard Brewing Co. an- nounced a partnership to promote and operate the Shipyard Brew Haus at Sugarloaf Ski Resort in Carrabassett Valley. New Beginnings Inc., a Lewiston organization dedicated to serv- ing runaway and homeless youth and Maine families in crisis, was selected as one of 10 sites nation- ally to join the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 100-Day Challenge on Youth Homelessness. The challenge is a project designed to foster commu- nity collaboration to accelerate ef- forts to end youth homelessness. "I had them not only answering my ques ons, but they were excited for my business." Member FDIC Augusta (207) 622-5801 • Waterville (207) 872-5563 Winthrop (207) 377-5801 • Farmingdale (207) 588-5801 Simply Smart S m a l l B u s i n e s s S u i t e www.KennebecSavings.Bank/SimplySmart For small businesses: Check out our Simply Smart Small Business Suite – a quick and easy way to arrange all of the financial tools necessary to grow your business. Local Lending. 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