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    Is it time for a new Portland arena?

    I know that this has been talked about a lot but I'm watching cities like Manchester & Providence host major collegiate sporting events like basketball and hockey regionals. There is no reason that Portland shouldn't be hosting events like this with the number of hotel rooms located on the...
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    Waterville, Maine

    Fresh off completing the new downtown traffic and infrastructure project.....the new Paul J. Schupf arts center was opened to the public on Friday. Some good pics included in the article. I'm not totally sold on Waterville becoming an "arts destination" but Colby is hellbent on this...
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    Bangor, Maine

    I never thought that they would actually build a permanent facility but the newly named Maine Savings Amphitheater will be opening in less than 2 months with a 16,000 person capacity including 6,500 permanent seats courtesy of Hussey Seating, over 200 permanent bathroom stalls, concessions and...
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    Scarborough, ME

    Not sure if we have a Scarborough specific thread but pretty big news on the retail development front at The Downs. https://www.pressherald.com/2022/01/25/scarborough-chosen-as-potential-site-for-first-costco-store-in-maine/
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    Alfond Foundation $500 Million gift to multiple Maine entities

    A very timely and much needed infusion to the University of Maine system, University of New England, Colby College, Thomas College, the Roux Institute, Jackson Labs (Cancer Research) and the City of Waterville...
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    Portland Population Growth(?)

    For as long as I can remember, Portland has been in the 60K range (give or take). With all of the recent construction of residential units as well as the well-documented immigration to Portland........is the city's population finally growing? Not sure there are any hard numbers out there...

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