Historic districts not to blame for Portland’s housing woes, new report states
PORTLAND, Maine — A new report issued Tuesday by the city’s Planning and Urban Development staff states Portland’s 12 historic districts
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Portland Mayor: Maine DOT could clear Marginal Way homeless encampment by November
A sign at the Marginal Way park-and-ride says the state will restore the lot and prohibit camping. Read More
Read morePoland residents pursue land for pickle ball courts
The Select Board answers request for land donation to pursue pickle ball courts.Read More
Read moreLewiston council approves Farwell Street contract zone in first reading
Councilor asked the developer to work with staff to clarify what commercial uses may be pursued due to concern from
Read moreIt took 3 months to clear a Bangor homeless encampment, and not everyone got homes
Bangor partnered with a team of experts less than a year ago to help address the city’s blooming homelessness crisis.
Read moreLewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.Read More
Read moreCommunity and stakeholders celebrate the redesign and dam removal at Walton’s Mill Park
FARMINGTON – After an extensive process spanning the last seven years, the Town of Farmington and dozens of local, state,
Read moreCanton residents to vote on using surplus to offset taxes
Residents will be asked if they approve using monies from the town’s undesignated funds to offset tax rates for 2023-24Read
Read moreVoluntarily Homeless: Portland Spent $65,000 Offering Shelter and Housing to 100 “Unhoused Individuals” — Only 18 Accepted
Information released this month by Portland officials revealed that the city’s effort to place roughly 100 homeless individuals in shelters
Read moreAugusta board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added anywhere one and two-family dwellings are allowed now.Read More
Read moreBig crowd turns out to debate boosting Portland Homeless Services Center
Portland council chambers were packed Tuesday night with speakers lined out the door to debate a proposal to temporarily expand
Read moreLewiston Planning Board in favor of contract zone for potential Farwell Street development
If ultimately approved, developer David Gendron plans a multifamily housing development on the site, with the potential to add more
Read moreArundel apartments to be converted to condos, 17 families given 60-day notice
Residents say they’re stunned and don’t know where to go. Read More
Read morePortland City Council to Consider $134,000 150-Bed Expansion to Homeless Shelter by Emergency Declaration
The Portland City Council will host a second public workshop Tuesday on possible policy solutions to the city’s homeless encampment
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