What happens to former big-box stores? A moving company snags one in Waterville, ME

For one moving company, a former big-box store provided an affordable space to consolidate and expand operations.

PROBETA LLC bought 174-192 College Ave. in Waterville from College Avenue LLC for $350,000. Don Plourde of Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate brokered the deal, which closed Sept. 17.

The retail facility, built in 1972, was once home to Marden's Surplus and Salvage. It has also housed the Salvation Army. The site is located on heavily traveled College Avenue and is 1.5 miles from Interstate 95 and Waterville’s downtown district.

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