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 Portland, Maine
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Our monthly best stories recap newsletter is the perfect way to catch up on the month's most important business news. Exclusively for subscribers, this newsletter brings you the month's best content, right to your email. ow.ly/uJgF50V3v9x
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Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm, is expanding its national footprint with a new office in Portland with five partners. ow.ly/8OWU50Vocg0
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By supporting nonprofits, you help create a legacy of giving that can inspire future generations. ow.ly/3ptM50Voccl

The power of giving: Why volunteering also makes good business sense

By supporting nonprofits, you help create a legacy of giving that can inspire future generations.

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Maine seafood brands from oysters to eels made a splash at last week’s annual Seafood Expo North America in Boston. ow.ly/WVS650Voc8c
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Bowdoin College in Brunswick has received a $50 million donation to fund AI studies. ow.ly/IWpF50VobSv

Bowdoin College gets record $50M from Netflix co-founder and alum

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has donated $50 million to Bowdoin College, his alma mater, to develop programs to advance the study of AI.

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Citing rising costs and low Medicaid reimbursements, MaineGeneral Health said it plans to lay off 100 full-time employees in mid-April. ow.ly/lOpX50VobLa

Citing rising costs and state budget delay, MaineGeneral to lay off 100 employees in April

The nonprofit health care system is also holding off on filling open positions that are not necessary for the provision of health care services.

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A Biddeford shopping center is winding up renovations to become an entertainment complex that will include pickleball courts, golf simulators, a sports bar, a fitness gym and eateries. ow.ly/4BWQ50VoaMj

Biddeford shopping center repositioned as entertainment center

The former movie theater included six separate screening rooms that are perfect fits for pickleball courts; two smaller screen rooms will house sports simulator bays.

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Maine Metal Buildings Inc. is replacing its former headquarters in Gorham. ow.ly/b7Av50Vnszf

Maine Metal Buildings HQ is under construction in Gorham

Gorham-based Great Falls Construction will serve as general contractor, Ryan Senatore Architecture of Portland, is handling design, and BH2M of Gorham is the project’s civil engineer. 

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Portland-based R.M. Davis, a private wealth management firm, has made two new hires and three promotions. ow.ly/wZ4X50Vnst7

R.M. Davis expands team with new hires and promotions

Portland-based R.M. Davis, a private wealth management firm, has made two new hires and three promotions.

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The Maine Department of Transportation will build a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7 in the Penobscot County town of Newport. ow.ly/TbnS50VnsaU

In Newport, MDOT hires contractor to build roundabout at high-crash intersection

Newport drivers will see construction detours at a busy intersection beginning in April.

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E2Tech and the Roux Institute teamed up to host a panel, “Startups & Climate Risk: How Insurance is Evolving and What You Can Do About It,” in Portland. ow.ly/7RBC50VnrlC

At E2Tech-Roux panel, insurance industry grapples with damage claims related to climate of 'surpr...

E2Tech and the Roux Institute teamed up to host a panel, “Startups & Climate Risk: How Insurance is Evolving and What You Can Do About It,” in Portland.

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Wood-fired pizza has an almost cult-like following. But this isn’t a food review; it’s a story about the maker of wood-burning pizza ovens. Read more in the latest edition. ow.ly/rn5550VnqYO

Made in Maine: A Skowhegan shop fires up wood-fired pizza ovens

Maine Wood Heat in Skowhegan produces commercial pizza ovens that can be seen at a number of breweries and restaurants around Maine and beyond.

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Revitalization activity is trending up in the Cumberland County town of Bridgton. ow.ly/vOEz50VnqFo

Bridgton Historical Society rehabs 19th century church for new HQ

Repairs, stabilization and protection of 12 stained-glass windows was a major piece of the project. The Main Street location provides better visibility.

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Drivers can now use WEX's 10-4 fuel-discount app at eight Maine Circle K locations and others nationwide under a multi-year contract renewal. ow.ly/WHVq50VnqBa
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Mainebiz is honored to present the 2025 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year. These 10 individuals span various industries, including the nonprofit sector. ow.ly/Ct2v50Vns6k
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The key to stepping back without chaos is structure, delegation and trust in the right people. ow.ly/KELa50VmiA3

Ask ACE: How do I help my business run effectively without being involved in everything?

The key to stepping back without chaos is structure, delegation and trust in the right people.

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Before you decide to enter this next chapter, here are four things you can do today. ow.ly/mmq150Vmit9

How to determine if you're financially fit to retire

Before you decide to enter this next chapter, here are four things you can do today.

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