Paul Koenig

Staff Writer

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Published
April 25, 2014

Augusta sees influx of new retailers, restaurants

More than a half dozen national chains, including Chipotle and Yankee Candle, will open at the Marketplace of Augusta later this year.
Published
April 23, 2014

Federal grant will be used for sewer repair in Gardiner

A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund 30 percent of a $550,000 project to replace an exposed sewer pipe along Cobbossee Stream.
Published
April 22, 2014

Process underway to build Gardiner skate park

The Gardiner City Council at its meeting last week approved the use of a section of the Waterfront Park for skateboarding until a more permanent location can be found.
Published
April 21, 2014

Low growth of women-owned businesses in Maine likely reflects state’s low population growth

A recently released report shows that while growth of women-owned businesses has slowed, it still outpaces the growth rate of men-owned businesses or those with combined ownership since 1997.
Published
April 19, 2014

Dogs compete in agility competition in West Gardiner

Agility Central of Maine held one of its biannual agility competitions Saturday at Shamrock Stables.
Published
April 19, 2014

Central Maine members of FirstPark in Oakland debate its worth

After 15 years the business center hasn’t come close to paying off taxpayers.
Published
April 17, 2014

Gardiner proposes tax increase

Gardiner City Manager Scott Morelli presented a recommended budget to councilors Wednesday night with an 8 percent tax hike.
Published
April 14, 2014

Gardiner city staff to recommend ways to close budget shortfall

Gardiner City Council is scheduled to hear a budget presentation from city staff at its Wednesday night meeting.
Published
April 13, 2014

Kennebec Savings Bank changing structure

The Augusta bank’s changes will make it better prepared for a financial crisis and to give it more flexibility in the future.
Published
April 8, 2014

Gardiner launches program to attract businesses to downtown

The program will offer financial incentives to established businesses looking to open a location downtown.