NEW HIRES IIS Financial Services has hired Colby Perigo as client planning associate and Sam Brodeur as a marketing and administrative assistant. Perigo previously worked as a client service associate at Essential Planning LLC and holds a bachelor’s of kinesiology from The University of Maine at Orono and a master of business administration from Husson […]
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South Portland surfing startup cuts back on waste by turning fishing nets into boards
Blueprint Surf Co. is engineering 3D-printed surfboards meant to last longer than traditional foam and fiberglass ones.
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Freeport antiques dealers forced to leave market following Linda Bean’s death
The Freeport Antiques & Heirlooms Showcase, which features over 40 dealers, will close after Labor Day. The building at 31 Main St. is on the market for $1.9 million.
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NEW HIRES Fontaine Family, a real estate company, has hired Nathaniel Szurgot, Brock Bergeron and Chris Lemieux as agents who will work at its Auburn office. Previously, Szurgot was a processing lead at 1820 Spirits, and he has a bachelor’s degree in history from Plymouth State University. Bergeron graduated from the Winchendon School, a college […]
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UMaine to build $10.3 million aquaculture research, workforce training center
Set to open in 2025, the Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center in Orono will prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.
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Portlanders frustrated by online fees are buying concert tickets straight from the box office
There’s an open secret spreading around the city: Tickets at some of the largest venues are cheaper if you buy them in person.
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NEW HIRES Hancock Lumber has hired Dan Lauzé as the retail operations center project manager. He comes to Hancock Lumber from Oldcastle APG as a Lawn and Garden division customer service team manager, IT department business process lead and an enterprise resource planning systems trainer for its national products group. He also served in the […]
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CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has proposed blocking the public health agency from enforcing the rules for at least one year.
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NEW HIRES University Credit Union has hired Lauren Cornelio as a community engagement manager for the Southern Maine region. Previously, Cornelio interned at the Maine International Trade Center where she helped improve international trade for Maine businesses. She has a bachelor’s in communication and a master’s in organizational leadership, both from University of Southern Maine. […]
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Roux Institute students help Maine’s air ambulance service respond to emergencies faster
The Portland graduate students analyzed data from LifeFlight to see where it could cut down the time it takes to get in the air.