March 9, 2026Edition

🔒From the Editor: Don’t overlook the bricks and mortar of an industry

The recent wave of facility expansions demonstrates that Maine’s life sciences sector is not only growing, but putting down long-term roots.

🔒Made in Maine: A chocolate shop that offers more than chocolate

Len Libby, the founder of Len Libby Candies in Scarborough, worked for candy companies in Portland, learning the art of chocolate and confectionery before beginning his career as a music teacher.

Ask ACE: How do I decide whether a new idea is worth pursuing?

The most durable innovations strengthen systems by making them more sustainable, efficient or resilient.

🔒Building Business: Innovative condo project slated for Freeport

The Domus development team plans to break ground this spring on a 45-unit, mixed-income condominium complex, on Depot Street in downtown Freeport.
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🔒Composite technology: Startups are making it possible to 3D print large objects, speed production

A “large format” 3D printing company manufactures large objects such as boat molds and components. Another composites startup is advancing industrial production rates of a class of structural composite materials.

🔒Biotech building boom: Maine innovators expanding facilities, staff

The recent wave of expansions demonstrates that Maine’s life sciences sector is not only growing, but putting down long-term roots.

🔒On the Record: Benefits provider balances organic growth with acquisitions

Dan Fishbein s the outgoing executive chairman and former president of Sun Life U.S., a provider of employee and government benefits with around 600 employees in Maine and an office on Portland’s East End

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for March 9, 2026

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