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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 JA N UA R Y 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 residents would generally pay less than non-residents. For example, on Vinalhaven, proposed round-trip prices for an adult ticket would be $19 for out- of-state residents (up from $17.50) and $12 for Maine residents (up from $9.75). At a Jan. 11 Maine State Ferry Service Advisory Board meeting, representatives from several year-round islands expressed concerns that the two-tier pricing could be a burden for year-round communities on the islands. " ey support our com- munities and we are just going to stick it to them? It just isn't right," said Sonny Sprague, a member of the ferry advisory board who lives on Swan's Island. Public hearings are planned. N O T E W O R T H Y S T A T E W I D E The University of Maine at Augusta said it now offers bachelor's degrees in business administration and pub- lic administration at University of C R E D I T S & D E B I T S AARP Maine to expand presence at State House — An advocate for much of the state's population Zildjian Cymbals moving jobs from Illinois to its factory in Newport — Drumroll, please! Solar array will help power Brunswick Landing — Always looking at the sunny side CVS to acquire Apothecary By Design — A specialty pharmacy that will now have a big footprint With larger facility, Southport Boats plans to double production — It may be cyclical, but it's good to see the industry grow PUC hits pause button on Maine Aqua Ventus' power contract — Another hurdle for UMaine project Islanders worried about proposed hike on ferry tickets — A more costly lifeline to year-round islands Herring shed set adrift by storm sparks social media border skirmish — Twitter meets 'The Shipping News' Community Health Options sues federal government for $5.7M — And the other shoe drops Lots of cancellations as blizzard bears down on Maine — How many times will we need to roll out this headline this winter? Meet Larissa Darcy, Business Banker and Loyal Fan www.bhbt.com • 888-853-7100 Larissa is a huge fan of her favorite sports team. She sticks with them through thick and thin, through good times and bad. Equally loyal to her customers, Larissa finds meaning in helping local businesses grow and succeed, forming lasting personal bonds with individual owners. As a member of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust's business banking team, Larissa is motivated to help you score your next touchdown. Call her today at 207-669-6850. Photo by: Chris Pinchbeck