Activities like hiking, boating, hunting, gardening and golfing contribute more to Maine’s economy than they do in almost every other state.
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Maine Compass: Tourism should be part of Maine economic development plan
The largest private industry in Maine, it creates a diverse and sustainable economy and draws innovators and entrepreneurs.
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More than 400 turn out for open house at The Elm in Waterville
Waterville businessman Bill Mitchell renovated the former American Legion Hall at 21 College Ave., where live music, celebrations, comedy performances and other events will be held.
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Maine housing advocate to get national award
Joe Wishcamper of Freeport is one of 2 recipients of this year’s Housing Vision Award from the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Preliminary plan unveiled for $9.14 million project to improve downtown Waterville
About 100 people turned out Tuesday for a meeting to discuss future downtown improvements, including making Main and Front streets two-way.
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Public invited to meeting on $7 million downtown Waterville improvements project
The $7.37 million federal grant will be used for changing one-way traffic on Main and Front streets to two-way, changing and improving intersections, reconfiguring parking and working on loading zone problems.
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Coalition aims to ease workforce crisis by keeping Maine college grads in Maine
The pilot program will include student interns conducting ‘guerrilla marketing’ activities and a partnership with a ride-sharing app.
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Waterville businesses on the move
‘The city of Waterville is seeing growth and interest in development at a rate that I’ve not witnessed in my 25-year involvement with the chamber,’ says Kimberly N. Lindlof, president of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
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Waterville Planning Board, City Council move Lockwood mills project forward
North River Co., which purchased the mills on Water Street, is now eligible to apply for state and federal tax credits to help finance the $21 million first phase of renovations.
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Waterville Planning Board, council to consider final plans for mill redevelopment
The Planning Board on Monday will review preliminary and final plans by North River Lockwood I LLC to develop 132 apartments at 6 and 8 Water St. as part of two phases of development.