The University of Maine may be partnering with local business owners to create a complex between the Orono campus and Main Street in downtown Old Town, city council president David Mahan revealed.



Mahan says the location of the complex would be optimum, as it would have access to all of the technology available on the UMaine campus and still be readily accessible via a proposed through-way. Old Town officials, including Mahan, are conducting feasibility research to determine whether or not the complex is a sound business option, but officials are confident that the plan will succeed. Several local businesses have already looked into the plan or agreed to it, according to Mahan.

The city council will debate the issue further when they meet on Monday, October 5th.