The developer of the controversial Blue Spruce Farm subdivision in Westbrook has withdrawn plans for a proposed 307-unit Phase 2 of the project after a landowner has refused to close on a portion of the property. The dilemma forces Risbara Bros. Construction to significantly downsize its project – taking it to 108 units and eliminating […]
August 2016
Posted inAmerican Journal
Risbara withdraws Blue Spruce Phase 2 plan
The developer of the controversial Blue Spruce Farm subdivision in Westbrook has withdrawn plans for a proposed 307-unit Phase 2 of the project after a landowner has refused to close on a portion of the property. The dilemma forces Risbara Bros. Construction to significantly downsize its project – taking it to 108 units and eliminating […]
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Gary Johnson tells Maine audience his Libertarian ticket offers voters ‘six-lane highway down the middle’
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2 injured in Harpswell car crash
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