City planning board votes to allow pot dispensaries in several business zones

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Published
July 14, 2010

City planning board votes to allow pot dispensaries in several business zones

PORTLAND – The Portland Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that medical marijuana dispensaries be allowed in business zones where pharmacies and other retail stores are now located. The designation would allow Northeast Patients Group to open a dispensary in a former Key Bank building at 959 Congress St., near the corner of St. […]
Published
July 14, 2010

Pressure mounting to alter zoning on uses of waterfront

The Planning Board urges the city to reconsider a 20-year ban on new waterfront housing projects.
Published
July 13, 2010

Deadline: 90 days to appeal FEMA maps

Many towns and property owners want more time on flood zone plans that have far-reaching effects.
Published
July 10, 2010

UPDATE: Police arrest man in Brownfield shooting

Updated at 10 p.m. Police tonight arrested a Brownfield man who they say fled into the woods after shooting his neighbor. Police arrested Keith Brain, 42, and charged with him elevated aggravated assault in connection with the shooting of James Walsh, 38. Both men lived on Moore Road. Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant said the […]
Published
July 10, 2010

Power restored to 5,000 in Cumberland Country

Nearly 5,000 homes in Falmouth, Westbrook and Windham were without electricity for more than an hour and half this evening after a transmission line in North Yarmouth went down. The power was lost at 6:03 p.m. and restored 7:44 p.m., according to Central Maine Power. Officials said they are not sure what caused the problems […]
Published
July 10, 2010

Lab goes to sea

A USM science team sails south aboard Odyssey to study the oil spill’s effects on whale species.
Published
July 8, 2010

Helping homeless seenas boon to commerce

Outreach workers are stepping in now when potential conflicts arise between transients and Portland businesspeople.
Published
July 7, 2010

Maine officials get chance to sway FEMA on flood maps

The agency will meet with coastal communities that could end up facing higher insurance costs and tighter building rules.
Published
July 6, 2010

Work starts on Downeaster expansion project

The project includes the rehabilitation of 26.4 miles of existing rail lines and the construction of two platforms between Portland and Brunswick.
Published
July 1, 2010

Some skateboarders criticize park design, selection process

Others are frustrated by the spread of inaccurate information. Officials say construction will proceed.

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