AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRetail: Two stores have opened at South Portland’s Maine Mall as Victoria’s Secret PINK closes, continuing a year of turnover at the shopping center. Development: Gorham residents are appealing approval of Amazon’s proposed 146,000-square-foot warehouse, which the company says would bring 170 jobs; state permits are still needed. Construction: Landry/French Construction acquired Maine contractor T Buck Construction, adding bridge and water infrastructure work while keeping T Buck’s name and team. Energy Costs: Heating oil prices are hitting record highs across the Northeast, squeezing Maine households as winter approaches; Maine is also offering energy-efficiency grants to small businesses. Local Economy: Waterfront Concerts generated an estimated $601 million in economic impact for Bangor from 2010 to 2025, drawing about 1.6 million attendees. Workforce: New childcare centers in Presque Isle and Easton aim to serve more than 100 children and help parents work or study while building the childcare workforce.
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