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June 16, 2025Edition

🔒Made in Maine: This Brunswick-made gelato is no fiasco

Gelato served at the stores in Portland and Brunswick, as well as food trucks on Portland’s Eastern Promenade, is made in Brunswick. The company makes as much as 400 gallons of gelato daily

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for June 16, 2025

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

🔒On the Record: Maine startup aims to fight plastic pollution with kelp

Alexa McGovern is the founder of Dirigo Sea Farm, an early-stage startup that aims to fight plastic pollution by turning kelp into biodegradable bioplastic film for use in products such as dishwasher and laundry pods

🔒From glamping to paddleboarding, outdoor firms in Bethel find niches in the local economy

Building on its strategic location in the middle of prime ski and trail country, numerous businesses have been opening, expanding or transitioning in the Oxford County town of Bethel. The local chamber is creating new branding and marketing assets
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🔒Lewiston-Auburn punches above its weight to tackle housing shortages

The housing squeeze has resulted in roughly half of workers in both cities commuting close to two hours daily from their homes in more rural areas.

🔒Ask ACE: Will selling my business affect the cost of my Medicare in retirement?

The Association for Consulting Expertise tackles the thorny issue of Medicare costs in retirement.

🔒Muhammad Ali statue is a symbol of Lewiston’s resilience, toughness

“When Ali stood over Sonny Liston yelling ‘Get up and fight,’ he wasn’t just talking to his opponent,” Gov. Janet Mills said at the unveiling of the Muhammad Ali statue in Lewiston.
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