Local officials and stakeholders will appear before state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the project.
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Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
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Kennebec Savings Bank, developer agree to move historic Augusta building
The bank had applied to demolish the 1899 John Calvin Stevens house on Western Avenue, but Richard Parkhurst’s last-ditch proposal appears to have saved it — if the move clears several engineering and permitting hurdles.
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Somerset County commissioners deny paved road access for ATV riders in The Forks
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.