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October 20, 2025Edition

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Oct. 20, 2025

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

🔒On the Record: New head of Manufacturers Association of Maine aims to tackle labor challenges

Bringing more people into Maine’s manufacturing workforce is top of mind for John Lewis, who took the helm of the 300-member trade organization in June.

🔒UMaine’s advanced capabilities advance companies and workforce for the 21st century

The Advanced Manufacturing Center has worked with hundreds of companies and trained scores of students. The engineering support and service center helps move ideas from concept to production through prototyping, design and fabrication plus workforce development programs.

🔒Storm brewing: Coffee roasters tackle tariffs, inflation and labor costs

You're likely paying more for the morning cup. Here's what's behind the increases in coffee prices, both in the grocery store and at the coffee shop.
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🔒Cresting the third dimension: 3D printing sparks new manufacturing wave in Maine

Companies from early-stage startups to established manufacturers are 3D printing a range of parts and products.

🔒Building Business: Mastway Development launches affordable apartment complex in Gardiner

The Gardiner apartments, to be known as Iron Heights, will be located a short walk from downtown.

🔒Ask ACE: How do you prepare leadership and management to run an ESOP successfully?

The success of an ESOP depends on how well leadership and management are prepared to guide the company in its next chapter.

🔒Made in Maine: The American dream sewn into every stitch

American Roots, a Wesbrook-maker of hoodies, jackets T-shirts and custom apparel sourced from American suppliers, is staffed by a 75-strong workforce representing 10 nationalities.
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🔒Editor’s note: Manufacturing is a 12-month industry in Maine

Manufacturing Month takes the stage in October and the recent print edition focuses on 3D printing, robotics and automation and the rising cost of a cup of coffee.
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