Environmental regulators are considering a request from Central Maine Power to reroute 1 mile of its proposed corridor to avoid Beattie Pond, stirring up more questions about the controversial project.
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Maine foundation gets $450,000 to help forest-economy communities
The funds will support and assist the economic efforts of rural Maine communities that have been negatively affected by mill closures.
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New report shows outdoor fun is serious business for Maine’s economy
Activities like hiking, boating, hunting, gardening and golfing contribute more to Maine’s economy than they do in almost every other state.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
End of an era: Auburn, Augusta Kmarts closing
The Auburn and Augusta stores were the last Kmarts left in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Developers eyeing 33 units and makerspace at former Pamco Mill
The Developer’s Collaborative has owned the building since 2014, but has submitted a site plan to city staff.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
State gets to work on new economic development plan
Despite troubling demographics and other potential pitfalls, Maine aims to create a 10-year road map to a better economic future.
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Investors warming to Maine’s opportunity zones
Economic development experts say new regulations for the tax break program will encourage investment in struggling parts of the state.
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Mills says Maine will form its first long-range economic growth plan in over 2 decades
The governor says the initiative will produce a 10-year plan to diversify and strengthen the state’s economy.
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Takeaways on building strong economy in central Maine
At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about what it takes to build a strong regional economy in central Maine. (Internet access helps.)
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Kingfield survey addresses development priorities
KINGFIELD — Selectmen are asking residents to share their thoughts and opinions about community goals and visions through a survey. Creation of the survey was approved by selectmen on August 6. The survey was included in tax bills, which were mailed last week. Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett stated residents who do not receive a tax bill […]