July 13, 2026Edition

🔒From the Editor: A focus on health and wellness trends

Our latest issue includes a cover story about Maine business leaders turning setbacks into superpowers and an in-depth look at the emerging trend of direct primary care.

🔒Made in Maine: An Aroostook County sawmill that produces construction’s essential lumber

The Ashland sawmill, which is owned by J.D. Irving Ltd. subsidiary Irving Forest Products Inc., plans to double its production from 130 million board feet a year to 250 million board feet.

Ask ACE: How can my business protect itself legally from the impact of severe weather?

As a lawyer, ACE columnist Carrie Green Yardley often reviews insurance policies after a loss occurs — or worse, after coverage has been denied. By then the horse is out of the barn.

🔒Houlton steps up: $1.5M sidewalk upgrade more than a makeover

For the latest edition of Street Sense, Renee Cordes was out and about in downtown Houlton during a sidewalk revamp.
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🔒How these Maine business leaders turned setbacks into superpowers

These four vignettes aim to shed light on what life is like for leaders who have grappled with a physical setback or neurological condition — and the life lessons that came out of overcoming those struggles.

🔒On the Record: Entrepreneur finds niche in growing demand for ‘fractional’ execs

Ryan D’Wolff Munro is a Portland-area fractional executive and entrepreneur who serves as chief operating officer of Orange Bike Brewing and founded nested, a tech startup that supports fractional executives. A

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for July 13, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions in Maine.

🔒Healing health care: Movement grows to provide health care through monthly subscription fees

A growing number of health care providers are embracing direct primary care, a health care model that’s gaining ground as health care costs soar and access becomes ever more uncertain.
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