economic development
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PublishedNovember 9, 2021
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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PublishedOctober 1, 2021
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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PublishedAugust 31, 2021
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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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
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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PublishedJuly 14, 2021
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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PublishedJune 7, 2021
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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PublishedMay 25, 2021
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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PublishedMay 18, 2021
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.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Mills unveils plan for COVID-19 recovery and use of more than $1 billion in federal aid
The governor says her plan is focused on immediate economic recovery from the pandemic, long-term economic growth and infrastructure revitalization.
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PublishedMay 3, 2021
New Waterville art center on track to open with board approval, demolition underway
The Paul J. Schupf Art Center is set to open in December 2022, with plans also calling for improved access to the Waterville Opera House through a new skywalk.
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