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Economic Development
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Work starts on bringing two-way traffic to revitalized Augusta downtown
July 30, 2019Increasing downtown retail and residential growth makes two-way traffic a good economic option, city and downtown officials say, reversing a change made in 1945.
July 30, 2019Rockland Main Street executive director to retire in early 2020
Updated: July 30, 2019Rockland Maine Street's executive director will retire early next year, and the downtown development group has already created a search committee to find a successor.
Updated: July 30, 2019
Reservations pour in for Scarborough business park
July 26, 2019Companies are showing strong interest in The Downs business park under development in Scarborough. Out of 57 parcels, dozens have been reserved or are being considered by potential buyers.
July 26, 2019
Belgrade Lakes Main Street, park projects near completion
July 25, 2019A new village green-style park in Belgrade Lakes Village and a long-delayed upgrade to Route 27, which was enhanced by $725,000 raised by local businesses, are nearing completion.
July 25, 2019
Commentary: 7 reasons Portland’s East End is on the rise
Updated: August 9, 2019While there's been much hype about this popular part of Portland, East Ender (and development insider) Susan Morris explains why she's a genuine fan of her neighborhood.
Updated: August 9, 2019
11 western Maine nonprofits awarded $68K in grants
Updated: July 23, 2019A total of 11 nonprofit organizations in western Maine will receive a combined $68,083 in grants from the Maine Community Foundation, awarded through the foundation's Western Mountains Fund.
Updated: July 23, 2019
Portland preservation board to rule on historic designation for Forest Avenue buildings
July 22, 2019The Portland Historic Preservation Board Wednesday will consider designating 17 buildings on Forest Avenue between Interstate 295 and Woodford's Corner as historic, a measure proponents say will protect the neighborhood's history and boost economi
July 22, 2019
MaineHousing public forums will provide five-year plan feedback
Updated: July 18, 2019The housing authority, in the last year of its comprehensive plan, must gather information on the state's needs as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Updated: July 18, 2019
MTI opens Waterville office
July 17, 2019The Brunswick-based organization will be in the same building as the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and Central Maine Growth Council, in response to growing interest in the city as a technology center, officials said.
July 17, 2019
Kennebec Savings donates $100K to arts center planned in Waterville
July 16, 2019Waterville Creates! has received a gift of $100,000 from Kennebec Savings Bank in support of the community capital campaign for the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville.
July 16, 2019
Feds award $20.8M in affordable housing grants
July 15, 2019The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a total of $20.8 million in grants to support affordable housing in Maine.
July 15, 2019
Indian Township data center plan still on, despite tax credits shutout
July 9, 2019A planned data center in Indian Township was expected to launch this spring with New Markets Tax Credit approval, and though that approval didn't come through, the plan will still go forward, those involved said.
July 9, 2019
Millinocket mill site tax lien resolved, opening gate for development
July 8, 2019The federal tax settlement, which took 18 months to reach, frees up a $5.3 million grant to upgrade and install infrastructure at the site, as well as another $3 million in capital.
July 8, 2019
Watching the river flow: Along the Kennebec, developers and residents are returning to the river
Updated: July 8, 2019North River Co., the new owner of the Lockwood Mill in Waterville, considers the building a diamond in the rough — it’s worse for wear after years of vacancy, but it’s a classic 19th-century mill with soaring ceilings and windows, 3-foot brick wal
Updated: July 8, 2019
Ellsworth economic development expert turns focus to Mount Desert
Updated: July 2, 2019Micki Sumpter, who has been involved since 1997 in Ellsworth’s economic development through roles with the chamber of commerce and the city, is turning her attention to the town of Mount Desert.
Updated: July 2, 2019
28 Hancock County nonprofits get $164,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants
Updated: July 1, 2019The Hancock County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $164,133 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations, it announced on Friday.
Updated: July 1, 2019
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