Portland City Council to meet again on homelessness crisis
Portland city councilors will be meeting Tuesday evening to discuss ways to address the homeless encampments in the city. This
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Protecting the birds; former Maine farmland to become important habitat
PFAS contamination means the land in Unity cannot be farmed any more Read More
Read MoreWestbrook City Council moves forward with zoning ordinance that would allow homeless shelters to open in the city
The city currently allows women’s shelters and supportive housing but not overnight homeless shelters. Read More
Read MoreTemporary Ban on New Hotel, Homeless Shelter Construction Under Consideration by Bar Harbor Town Council
The Bar Harbor Town Council is currently considering a proposal to temporarily ban the construction of new hotels in the
Read MorePhoto/video: ELHS construction, demolition continue
Demolition of the old school begins as new tennis courts and athletic fields construction continues.Read More
Read MoreWith limited revenue, Pittsfield Unitarian congregation to close, sell aging church building
The landmark Unitarian Universalist Meeting House has loomed over the town center for more than 100 years, but it is
Read MoreRevaluation leads to slashed property tax rate in Oxford
OXFORD — Selectmen voted 3-2 Thursday night to slash the property tax rate by more than 41%, based in part
Read MorePortland purchases 24 acres of land for a public park in the North Deering neighborhood
Portland residents will have guaranteed access to fields and trails in North Deering Park Read More
Read MoreMaine home sales dip again in August
It’s the same old song and dance as a tight inventory slows sales and pushes some prices up.Read More
Read MorePortland Public Schools Enrolled More Than 300 Homeless Students for 2022-2023 School Year
There were approximately 320 students from homeless families enrolled in the Portland Public School (PPS) system during the 2022-2023 school
Read MoreStruggling with housing, a Maine tourism mecca considers banning new hotels
Having taken steps to reduce cruise ship traffic and limit weekly vacation rentals, Bar Harbor now has another part of
Read MoreLisbon councilors vote to take action against Gould Road property owner for property violations
The violations include having too many unregistered or uninspected vehicles on the property.Read More
Read MorePoland board shopping for property assessment firms
POLAND — The Select Board on Tuesday approved requesting bids for a townwide property revaluation. Deputy Town Manager Nikki Pratt
Read MoreLewiston council extends timeline for Martel School demolition, redevelopment
The council agreed to extend the timeline for the project, but delayed action on a request for additional financial support.Read
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