Forest Products Expansion: Aroostook County forest-products maker Kearney Pallet plans a $1.8M expansion in Houlton with a $1M Northern Border Regional Commission grant, aiming to boost production and use more Maine timber. Workforce Pipeline: KVCC’s Alfond Campus in Hinckley launched a 20-week mechanized logging-operations and forest trucking certificate to address operator and truck-driver shortages. Energy & Community Solar: Nexamp secured $106M in financing for 20 community solar projects across New York, Illinois, Maine and Massachusetts, supporting bill credits and new development. Health Care Real Estate: Sendero Capital bought a fully leased 49 Spring St. outpatient facility in Scarborough for $14.5M, anchored by MaineHealth. Public Health Services: St. Mary’s Health System is expanding access to cancer care via a partnership with MaineGeneral’s Harold Alfond Center, starting July 7. Lobster Industry Conservation: Maine lobstermen launched the “Billion Egg Challenge” to protect one billion lobster eggs using V-notching, running through Sept. 25. Safety & Compliance: FDA issued an ALDI recall for Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap due to an undeclared tuna allergen, distributed to select stores including Maine. Business & Housing Finance: Bangor Savings Bank reported issuing $711M in home loans in 2025, up sharply from 2024, alongside continued affordable-housing investments. Labor Market Watch: A new report says U.S. job growth slowed in June, with weaker-than-usual leisure and hospitality hiring.