By Leslie Bridgers lbridgers@pressherald.com
Staff Writer
As Books-A-Million backed off an attempt to buy 30 soon-to-close Borders bookstores, local chain Bull Moose said it plans to bid on leases at some of the locations.
The announcement of the the Borders closures is interesting news in the Commercial Real Estate Market in Maine and the United States. The following link is to an article discussing the Borders closures and how it may affect Landlords throughout the country:
http://retailtrafficmag.com/distressedinventory/long_road_ahead_borders_07262011/
Cardente Real Estate is pleased to announce that the Thorndike Press office of Cengage Learning and its 35 employees have moved into the Hathaway Creative Center in Waterville, Maine. The Hathaway Creative Center was fully renovated in 2009 complete with office, retail, and fully leased luxury apartments on the 4th and 5th floors. Major tenants at the Hathaway Creative Center include Maine General Hospital, HealthReach Networks, TD Insurance, Unique Designs, and now, Cengage Learning. Remaining availability includes 1,000 to 10,000 +/- square feet of retail / restaurant space at the 1st floor arcade mall and 100 – 40,000 +/- square feet of office space on the upper levels. Spaces are aggressively priced and can be provided turnkey. Ideal uses include all types of retail, restaurants, professional office, governmental offices, and medical uses. For Further information on the Hathaway Creative Center, please go to: http://www.hathawaycreativecenter.com
