Laurie Schreiber

“This acquisition strengthens our presence along Florida's Atlantic Coast and positions us to better support clients throughout the region with expanded resources and multidisciplinary expertise,” said Roderick Kennedy, Haley Ward's Southeast operations director.

The project provided the opportunity to plan new exhibits, including a whale gallery, diverse stories and a dedicated education center with hands-on activities.

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.

When a coffee cart was listed for sale, a long-time summer resident went for it. “The idea of that community gathering space not being here was really not something I wanted to entertain.”

The Maine Connectivity Authority began a driving tour last week to get input on its strategy to improve internet service to homes and businesses that struggle with unreliable connections.

The expansion added around 12,000 square feet to the store, expanded the parking lot, added a second entrance and self-checkout registers and upgraded the pharmacy with a private consultation room for immunizations.

A $180,000 renovation is underway to turn a former auto showroom and service bays into a purpose-built training facility.

“The idea is a smaller home but nicer — granite countertops, tiled showers, upgraded kitchens. We're not going cheap,” said the local developer.

“It's a complex project,” said the port authority's director. Users include commercial fishing, aquaculture, cruise ships, transient boaters, state and federal agencies and international shipping.

The trials demonstrated that the “superyacht” could perform well with a deeper-draft keel and a large sail plan, according to the builder.