How this historic home inspired the name for Bangor’s Howard Street
Hard Telling Not Knowing each week tries to answer your burning questions about why things are the way they are
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One man’s generosity gives Aroostook family its first home
LIMESTONE, Maine — In a state facing severe housing shortages, Parys Ciuksza and Melissa Wilcox weren’t sure they would ever
Read MorePortland council sends citizen-initiated referendum on rent control to voters in November
The council also amended the title of the referendum, which seeks to exclude landlords with nine or fewer units from
Read MoreMaineCF grants available for land conservation, access
The Maine Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities for organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect
Read MoreRumford eyes elementary school property as future community center
RUMFORD — The Select Board has approved $12,500 to appraise the Rumford Elementary School in order to apply for a
Read MoreIconic Maine lighthouse shines again after damaging lightning strike
A popular Maine lighthouse that was featured in the movie “Forrest Gump” has been restored after the light was extinguished
Read MoreLongtime Manchester residents donate 68 acres of land to local trust
The Wagner Woods Conservation Area shares borders with 1,368 acres of ecological conservation landscape.Read More
Read MoreThey built houses on a 200-year-old dirt road in Cornish. Then a neighbor blocked their access.
The town says its hands are tied and has punted the issue to the courts.Read More
Read MoreState investment has jumpstarted Loring revitalization, officials say
LIMESTONE, Maine — Limestone’s former Air Force base is poised for a revitalization similar to that of the former Brunswick
Read MoreLewiston Housing Committee lists concerns with proposed language for shelters and transitional housing
Lewiston will consider amendments to its shelter ordinance and additional language Tuesday on transitional housing, which the Housing Committee says
Read MorePortland to house asylum seekers living at Expo building in hotels
PORTLAND, Maine — A spokesperson for the city of Portland says that all 192 asylum-seekers living in the Portland Expo
Read MoreUSM finishes $124 million project with opening of first Portland dormitories
The new residential hall, grassy quad and student center are intended to make life at the University of Southern Maine
Read MoreTwo People Found Living on Elementary School Roof in Augusta Adds Twist to Statewide Homelessness Crisis
Two people were discovered last week to be living on the roof of the Lillian P. Hussey Elementary School in
Read MoreAs plan to convert former Gardiner hospital to apartments wins final approval, neighbors continue to air concerns
While the Planning Board gave initial approval to the project in July, they met Wednesday to review and adopt the
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