The company announced the $3 million expansion Wednesday after rekindling their interest in the project in 2019.
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Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others
The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.
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Skowhegan, Norridgewock men charged in recent heroin busts
Ronald Bubier, 32, of Skowhegan, and Jarrod Russell, 37, of Norridgewock, were arrested and charged in separate incidents over the last two weeks.
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The Vickery is ready to open its doors in downtown Augusta
The $6.5 million project adds 23 apartments to Augusta’s downtown neighborhood and is expected to add demand for downtown restaurants and shops.
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Augusta man coordinates thank you for medical workers on National Nurses Day
Chris Blodgett displayed massive handmade letters spelling “thank you” in front of the Alfond Center for Health on Wednesday.
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Liz Soares: With the coronavirus creating calendar confusion, every day is Blursday
Sheltering in place is doing weird things to my sense of time, writes Liz Soares.
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Central Maine Memorial Day parades, Fourth of July events canceled due to coronavirus restrictions
Augusta, Belgrade, Winthrop and Gardiner are among the communities that have canceled celebrations, while Wayne is looking to put a new twist on Memorial Day.
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Hallowell fundraiser raises more than $13,000 to city restaurant employees affected by coronavirus
State Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell, said 132 employees from 10 bars and restaurants in the city will receive about $100 each.
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Gardiner teacher’s success built on relationships
Kristin Lorbeski has learned her students will not learn if they do not like coming to school. Her challenge now is to keep them connected so they continue to learn at home.
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Hallowell officials create small business ‘survival’ grant program
The fund for the grant, dubbed the “Hallowell Business Survival Grant Program,” would be supported by up to $15,000 drawn from unspent TIF funds.