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<p class="MsoNormal">I came across this while perusing the local paper from where I lived and worked prior to coming to Oregon. Thought Main Streeters might find it of interest. Biddeford, Maine is a city of about 25,000. Its downtown was dominated by very
large textile mills as was common in New England. The past few years has seen significant redevelopment and resurgence.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2022/05/27/gov-mills-stops-in-to-congratulate-heart-of-biddeford-on-national-award/">https://www.pressherald.com/2022/05/27/gov-mills-stops-in-to-congratulate-heart-of-biddeford-on-national-award/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dan Fleishman<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Planning and Development Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">City of Stayton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">362 N Third Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Stayton, OR 97383<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Ph 503-769-2998<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.staytonoregon.gov/"><span style="color:blue">www.staytonoregon.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">I am working from home several days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursday, you will generally be able to reach me at 541-207-2558.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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