The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program plans to build the apartment building at 52 King St. It is to have mostly one- and two-bedroom units and some with three bedrooms.
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Augusta’s proposal to raise riverside parking lot held up in federal budget stalemate
The city is seeking $4 million in federal funds to raise the flood-prone Front Street parking lot and build a riverfront observation deck.
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Two longtime businesses close in downtown Waterville
Lebanese Cuisine, known to many as “the Lebanese bakery,” and Paragon Shop have closed after having been in business for 44 years.
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New owners of Brick House Kitchen in Skowhegan off to a fresh start
The lunch spot recently reopened under two new, local owners, who have plans for an updated menu and weekend brunch.
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Vote to move Skowhegan River Park to next phase reignites debate on project’s viability
The Board of Selectmen approved funding for a final design for the park and opening a bid for a contractor, but several selectmen and town residents expressed concern about the project that has been discussed for 20 years.
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Waterville Planning Board approves mobile home park expansion, with conditions
The board also reviewed plans for a 37-unit, low-income apartment building on King Street and an 89-room hotel at the corner of Armory and Industrial roads.
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Skowhegan whitewater River Park plans roll along with a final design on horizon
Organizers expect to put the final construction design for the park out to bid next week, which means construction could begin this summer, if all goes according to plan.
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Waterville officials, real estate developers work to fill vacant buildings, upper floors in downtown
City officials estimate that downtown has space on upper floors of buildings to develop about 75 housing units.
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Aroma Joe’s set to open in Skowhegan at former bank
The growing coffee chain, headquartered in Portland, opened 11 locations in Maine in 2023 and expects to open 10 more in 2024.
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Federal grant for central Maine revitalization puts Skowhegan coalition on track to receive millions more
A $425,000 grant awarded to Main Street Skowhegan by the Economic Development Administration will allow a regional development plan to seek up to $50 million in federal dollars next year.