The debate, which began in September, underscored officials’ desire to balance economic development and public safety.
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In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.
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20-unit housing complex approved for Waterville
The complex will be built on Drummond Avenue, close to the Fairfield town line.
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Skowhegan officials deny medical pot grow house plans
Albert Kang, who consults with growers on legal compliance, said the town has imposed onerous requirements for the grow house at 667 Waterville Road.
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Land bank eyes Hartland tannery for redevelopment
The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority finalized its acquisition of the property, which it aims to clean up for future development.
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Kennebec Savings Bank plans Augusta expansion, historic house demolition
A last-minute offer to buy and move the house at 15 Western Ave. marks a significant point in the development process.
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Skowhegan board declines Maine Grains’ offer to buy industrial space
The Skowhegan Economic Development Corp., which owns the Northgate Industrial Park building, received no other offers.
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Skowhegan’s Maine Grains eyes industrial park for expansion
The company’s interest in buying a vacant space in the Northgate Industrial Park prompted the Skowhegan Economic Development Corp. to seek bids.
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Skowhegan voters approve River Park lease
Town officials and Main Street Skowhegan said the lease was a formality necessary to sort out their respective responsibilities.
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Is Maine meeting its housing production goals? The state doesn’t know yet.
A 2023 report that identified the need for 84,000 homes by 2030 laid out specific county-by-county production goals, but officials won’t have data until the spring.