Portland officials try to address a growing homeless encampment on Bayside Trail
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Bug Light Park protection sparks controversy in South Portland
Supporters say a conservation easement is the best way to prevent the park from ever being developed or sold, but
Read MoreCommittee advances bill to address chronic homelessness
The bill would devote millions in revenue the state receives from real estate sales into a statewide program to support
Read MoreUMA architecture students pitch ‘exciting’ restoration ideas for Oakland’s historic Memorial Hall
A group of architecture students from the University of Maine at Augusta presented five design concepts that will be used
Read MoreSouthwest Harbor is expanding town land around skating pond
Voters in Southwest Harbor agreed Monday to accept a gift of land next to Chris Pond so that the town
Read MoreFederal aviation restrictions halt log cabin village in Caribou
CARIBOU, Maine — Developers of potentially the first log cabin village in Maine are seeking a different location after Caribou nixed
Read MoreAuburn marketing city properties, including former Lake Street School
City officials have previously said they’d like the former school redeveloped into market-rate housing.Read More
Read MoreWaterville council to consider airport mowing equipment and hangar leases
The City Council on Tuesday also is scheduled to hear a report from Acting City Manager Bill Post on a
Read MoreWaterville Tenants’ Association holds first meeting, discusses possible answers to area’s housing crisis
Members of the tenants’ association said the 63-unit housing development proposed for downtown Waterville and other projects are not going
Read MoreTowns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that’s not
Read MoreDufresne Plaza to close Monday for repairs, improvements
The project should not impact parking but is expected to reroute foot traffic to nearby stairs connecting Park and Lisbon
Read MoreAugusta councilors ponder a spot for homeless people to camp as overnight shelter prepares to close
Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of
Read MoreJudge upholds vacation rental limits approved by Bar Harbor voters in 2021
A judge in Hancock County has ruled in favor of Bar Harbor in a lawsuit filed by a local real
Read MoreLewiston police, mental health workers take on homeless problem
Lewiston police have been employing various programs to keep the peace between business owners and the homeless. Their efforts have
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