“The Davis Institute will enable our faculty to transform their scholarship and teaching,” said Margaret McFadden, Colby's provost and dean of faculty. "Our educational mission must include preparing students for a future in which AI is ubiquitous, and this Institute will make that possible in a way that no other liberal arts college can do.”
Oakland-based accounting firm One River CPAs has acquired an Augusta firm, Gibson LeClair LLC, and is looking to continue growth. One River had 2019 revenues of $2.9 million, ranking the firm No. 11 in the state, according to the 2021 Mainebiz Book of Lists. Boulette projects the annual revenues of the combined firm to be about $4 million, which could move it up a few notches.
The renovation of a 110-year-old building on the corner of Common and Main streets in downtown Waterville is almost complete, transforming a former jewelry store into new retail space and two market-rate two-bedroom apartments.
The renovation by developer Bill Mitchell is itself notable — a beautiful adaptive reuse of one of downtown's landmark buildings. But it's just a piece of the whole-scale transformation of the southern end of Main Street in the last six years.
“The next logical step was to develop a cohesive graphic identity that honors the unique programming of each division yet conveys the collaborative nature that is the essence of Waterville Creates” Shannon Haines, president and chief executive officer said in a prepared statement. “The unified brand, website, and ticketing system are essential elements to creating an exceptional patron experience for residents and visitors.”
College officials said the specialized lab expands student capacity not only for degree and certificate programs in plumbing; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); and sustainable energy systems, but also for short-term training through the KVCC Institute for Workforce Training and Professional Development.
The forum, to be located in the heart of the building, “will be a dynamic, flexible space designed to connect the community through a range of uses, from informal gatherings to student performances and exhibitions,” according to a statement released to the news media.
“During a time of immense challenges for our region, our state and our nation, education lights the path to a better future," Thomas College President Laurie Lachance said in a news release. "It provides graduates with careers and economic stability and creates opportunities that last lifetimes, including for the communities where they live, work, and lead. It is because of this, and thanks to the tremendous time, effort and investments from the people and organizations who care about Thomas students, that we have been so successful.”
Ole Amundsen, vice president of Friends of Quarry Road, said Sunday’s event served as a way to “reignite imagination” of alpine skiing in the city.
“We have big plans for Quarry Road,” he said. “We’re trying to recreate that feel and that vibe of people getting out for an afternoon ski, and that it’s possible to do it in Waterville.”
The video game-themed cocktail list is sure to bring back memories for the ’80s and ’90s kids. Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, Pinball, Skee-Ball, ping pong, air hockey and more highlight the namesake arcade portion of the business.
This is the new Drip City Arcade Bar on the West River Road. Open for just over a month, the family-run business is already building a loyal following despite opening during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Connectivity and coordination across R&D innovation ecosystems are even more critical today to support recovery from potential COVID-19 impacts on high growth startups,” said Diane Sturgeon, Acting District Director of U.S. Small Business Administration's Maine District Office, “Ensuring that access to resources and capital are available to all Americans is essential in creating a robust and dynamic workforce with inclusive growth, and ensuring that the benefits of entrepreneurship accrue across the nation. By investing in local organizations, the SBA is providing resources to those who understand their communities best and are able to leverage their knowledge on behalf of Maine’s entrepreneurs.”
SledTRX, a website developed by Thomas junior Jake Warn, aims to remove barriers to identifying routes and finding amenities and points of interest along the state's more than 10,000 miles of trails.
Warn, of Winslow, is a snowmobiler who is often frustrated with the old-fashioned and non-connected information available. He created SledTRX, which launched in December, to simplify trip-planning and make Maine’s snowmobile trails more attractive to resident and non-resident riders.
According to the National Register citation, a small number of octagon houses were built in Maine. Some are built in the Gothic or Italianate style; others like Pressey House, are Greek Revival.
“As a well-preserved example of this relatively rare form, the Pressey House Lakeside Bed & Breakfast, with its interestingly attached ell and barn, deserves attention,” the citation says. “most octagon houses in the state exist in more urban surroundings with separate stables or carriage houses.”