The group is heading overseas to build ties that will bring students and vacationers to the state and find more buyers for seafood and other products.

The South Portland-based payment technology company intends to acquire Benaissance, a Nebraska-based health care software company, by year’s end.

A federal bankruptcy judge OKs the purchase agreement and reapproves a loan allowing the mill to continue operating during bankruptcy proceedings.

Concord Coach Lines expects the six-hour trip, roomy leather seats and Wi-Fi to be popular with business and leisure travelers.