Among the considerations for the church land between Pleasant Street and Middle Street is using it as a feeding location and overnight shelter for the homeless.
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Aroma Joe’s coffee chain to buy parcel in Portland Technology Park
The coffee shop company will buy a 3-acre plot from the city for $595,000 and aims to build its new headquarters there.
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Waterville ceremony celebrates final beam placed on Paul J. Schupf Art Center downtown
The $18 million center is scheduled to open late next year and is seen as another draw that will make downtown a destination spot for people in central Maine.
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Arts center in downtown Waterville to take shape as beams move into place
Steel beams are expected to be installed starting Monday for the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center. The center will include art galleries, three cinemas, a cafe, studios and a skywalk to the Waterville Opera House.
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Upcoming B&M closure sparks nostalgia, hope for future development
News that Portland’s longtime baked beans factory will close this year and be replaced with a technology and science campus elicits a wistful but hopeful response.
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Portland’s B&M Baked Beans factory to be replaced with Roux Institute campus
Plans call for turning the 100-year-old waterfront factory site into an education and technology campus that can help drive Maine’s economy for the next century.
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Windham attempting to bolster local businesses
The Windham Economic Development Corporation and The Retail Coach use findings from a Retail Market Analysis to help bolster local businesses.
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Portland’s economic development director steps down after a dozen years
Greg Mitchell has been in charge of Portland’s economic development efforts since late 2008, but is leaving the position to spend more time with family.
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Referendum won’t impact homeless center plan, Portland officials say
The housing and economic development committee recommends moving forward with Developers Collaborative and hopes to get the project approved before any potential limits on shelter sizes would go into effect.
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Late-night gatherings raise concerns over proposed events center at former Waterville church
Jennifer Bergeron wants to open an events center at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church, but some neighbors say they are concerned about noise, alcohol consumption and events, ending late at night.