The U.S. General Services Administration will auction off the former land port of entry in Madawaska. Border operations along the St, John River, across from Edmunston, New Brunswick, have moved into a new facility nearby.
Major engineering challenges included steep riverbanks, heavy vegetation, no vehicular access and shallow, rapidly flowing river waters that precluded use of a barge.
The dedication of the Land Port of Entry and the Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge draws to a formal conclusion the upgrade of a major interchange between the U.S. and Canada.
A roundup of projects from around Maine includes affordable housing in Madison, a new port of entry in Madawaska and a plan for condos on Portland's East End.
The new Madawaska Land Port of Entry will open June 6, according to the General Services Administration, which partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Hannaford already supplies the Paradis Shop 'n Save stores in Fort Kent and Madawaska, but both are expected to start running under the new ownership this spring.Â
The redevelopment is expected to be transformational, with infrastructure improvements, a new health center, farmers market expansion and multi-use trail.
Like many retailers, Marden’s has worked diligently on hiring over the past year. The hiring needs are different from location to location, but the company plans on keeping its goal of finding the right people to join its team.