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I doubt that's the connect. He's more likely just trying to weaponize progressive/liberal ideology (e.g. trying to eliminate symbols, monuments or effigies to the Confederacy). Same idea as conservatives weaponizing culture war topics to rally their base, except coming from the other direction.

This isn't the craziest idea I've pitched on ArchBoston over the years, but it might be close. Hear me out: build the stadium at the Maine Mall, replacing the Sears as a primary anchor. Why I think this isn't the craziest idea: The mall is already served by five bus routes: Two from GP Metro...

OK, so I took the bait and read through some of the comments on the Reddit page. I came away with only one thought: What the #$%& is wrong with these people?

Just throwing this idea from 2020 back out there - what about the UNE Bishop Street property (former Pike property)? There's plenty of space, easy access to the ME Turnpike, and you could even run trolleys along existing rail from various locations throughout the city and neighboring communities...

If I owned or operated a construction firm, I wouldn't touch it with a 1,000 foot pole. Beyond the obvious "am I going to get paid" question, I can't even imagine the liability insurance hoops to jump through to take over work on a job of this scale that someone else started.

And of course I'm going to Nashville in May, before the start of direct flights 🥴

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Whether its Dunks or some other outfit, the Jetport desperately needs another breakfast option. Great American Bagel, Starbucks and Burger Dong just don't cut it.

Ok, so regardless of whatever happened in Las Vegas, anyone else thinking this is the nail in the coffin for the original vision of Rock Row? What construction firm will agree to work with them going forward? Waterstone should sell it off to someone that has a clue.

Waterstone is developing it. I believe it's their largest single project to date, and most of their projects have been anchored in retail. It just seems that they're in way over their head.

I wonder if this investor pulled back on this funding? That quarry-side beer garden has been a disaster. Every time I go by, it's empty. A neighbor of mine was vending at it for a short while, and Waterstone/Rock Row delayed payment to him, making a bunch of excuses.

Based on the picture I saw, the average age of those that attended the first meeting of the anti-development group was probably over 65, hence the nature of the FAQ/Q&A. There is a significant "fear of change" and "fear of things not understood" component here.

The City has posted the bids to this RFP to develop several city-owned downtown parking lots: https://www.westbrookmaine.com/DocumentCenter/Index/174 "The City has agreed to move forward with the second phase of the RFP process and work with Great Falls Construction for Lot A and New...

Curious, if/when they expand the terminal west, is the intention to give American those new gates or will they be up for grabs?

Too bad neither the residential on top of the parking garage or the residential building on the end ever materialized. Can you imagine what this development would look and feel like in downtown Westbrook?

They did just get a cash infusion to help move this along: https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/rock-row-investor-puts-86m-more-into-the-project#:~:text=Rock%20Row%2C%20the%20110%2Dacre,to%20a%20Dallas%20investment%20firm.

https://www.pressherald.com/2023/08/14/work-wont-resume-on-congress-square-redesign-until-next-year/ I'll be surprised if Gordan Contracting ever wins a bid around here ever again.

Charter would be my thought as well. I've anecdotally noticed a high rate of Wheels Up, NetJets and FlexJet flights in and out of the state over the past week.

Ahh, there's that "nobody wants to work anymore" false edict again. As a trained economist, this is what I see: Wages increasing closer to livable levels, as well as the on-set of the gig economy and more availability of non-traditional sources of income, means many people don't need to work...

This right here is my biggest pet peeve of PWM, especially since I'm usually taking a butt-ass early 5:30am-ish flight somewhere. One more coffee/breakfast option would be awesome. Nobody wants Burger King breakfast.