Brunswick-based Coastal Enterprises Inc. says it will use the money for its community development work, including its focus on Maine’s food economy.
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Bigelow Brewing expanding to downtown Skowhegan
Jeff and Pam Powers recently purchased the four-story Solon Manufacturing building and plan to convert it into a larger production space, taproom, residential living spaces and restaurants.
Brown House Commons apartments unveiled in Waterville
The former Goudreau’s Retirement Inn on College Avenue is being transformed into 27 apartment units, 80% of which are for those 55 and older.
Transportation bond passed by voters will benefit Gulf of Maine Research Institute
The science nonprofit will receive $1 million to restore a crumbling pier on the Portland waterfront.
Maine hospitality industry plans free culinary training
A grant will fund training for 125 Mainers to fill gaps in the state’s food service businesses.
Holiday campaign blitz aims to lure young professionals back home
Live and Work in Maine’s ‘Boomerang Weekend’ targets young Mainers who have left the state and may be visiting friends and family.
Waterville siblings purchase another building downtown
Tom and Tracy Nale buy 99 Main St., the former Al Corey music building adjacent to the Arnold Block that the siblings bought in spring 2018.
Report: Colby College’s recent investments producing big results
Independent analysis of the economic impact from the college’s investments, both on campus and in the city, shows that from 2014 to 2018, the output was $1.1 billion in greater Waterville.
Waterville downtown Lockwood Hotel construction on schedule
Officials say they want to have the structure of the planned 53-room hotel completed so they can start enclosing the building by Thanksgiving.
Waterville Planning Board considers 75-unit mobile home park
Rick Breton wants to add mobile homes to Countryside Trailer Park which he already owns off West River Road.