David Shaw spoke Thursday at the annual Mainebiz Momentum Convention, where he told fellow entrepreneurs to try to have an effect on people’s lives.
Paul Koenig
Gardiner business park plan scaled back
Gregory Farris of Farris Law proposed building an office business park on 27 acres on Brunswick Avenue across the street from Libby Hill Road, but requested a tax break significantly larger than the city usually grants.
Gardiner’s A1 Diner hits another milestone
Customers have sat in the same booths and stools in a setting that’s changed little in 60 years, and the current iteration celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.
Gardiner small businesses benefit from wellness program
Small businesses in 19 Maine communities receive a $1.64 million federal grant for developing workplace wellness plans.
Davenport Street Dunkin’ Donuts proposal killed by Augusta City Council
Massachusetts developer wanted to change a residential zone to local business zoning to allow the coffee shop with a drive-thru.
Randolph to allow Summit Natural Gas regulator station
Questions about a 77-year-old deed were answered by the town attorney, clearing the way for a regulator station and pipeline on town property.
Gardiner council to consider values crafted by Heart & Soul Community Advisory Team
The values, including family-friendliness, education, a strong local economy and livability, will be used to guide council decision-making, City Manager Scott Morelli said.
Ten more Augusta tenants lose housing
A Waldo Street apartment building was closed Tuesday after city officials found significant safety code violations.
Deed restriction may hold up Randolph project
A 1936 deed states that the Water Street property can be used only for town purposes, but Summit Natural Gas of Maine wants to build a regulator station at that location.
Upscale apartments planned for downtown Augusta
Smithtown Four LLC, managed by Guerrette Properties, plans to open nine high-end, loft-style apartments on the river side of Water Street by the end of next year.