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.
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.
Colby to develop an enterprise creation hub in honor of Waterville family
The new Levine’s Discovery Headquarters is possible through a lead gift from the Bill and Joan Alfond family.
New Mexican restaurant set to open in downtown Waterville
Charros’ Theater Mexican Restaurant will open at 14 Silver St. where Cancun, another eatery, closed in 2021.
Skowhegan residents to vote on River Park lease agreement
The special town meeting, which has two other items on the agenda, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Skowhegan Indian still needs new owner, although someone is interested
Joe Almand, who helped with the sculpture’s last major restoration in 2014, said he has submitted a proposal to restore the local landmark.
Comic Shop News to move to Skowhegan, along with bookstore
The owners said they chose the downtown storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.
Rusty Lantern store, gas station proposed for Waterville’s Main Street
Three buildings at 220, 222 and 224 Main St. would have to be demolished to make way for the development.
Proposals for new housing in Augusta get $14.3 million in tax breaks
One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.