Lawmakers in Washington must put aside their differences in order to pass policy that has a real impact on the existential crisis.
2023
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Sponsored
Featured Property: Two Retail/Office Condos in Downtown Portland
Two units are for sale, with an option to lease the two-level salon/spa at 44 Oak St.
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$1 million in federal funding gives boost to Preble Street food security hub
The project now has about half the funding it needs for renovations on the new center in South Portland aimed at addressing food insecurity.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: How many times must power go out before we make changes?
Me here, checking in with all of you. How are you? Did you make it through the storm OK? Did your roof stay on and basement stay dry? Do you have power back yet? This storm made me aware of how lucky I am, and I am very aware that for those without a woodstove […]
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Sponsored
Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: December 2022
Recent sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Republicans should put legislating over investigating
In his Dec. 27 letter (“ ‘Hunter Biden’s Laptop’ will not reverse Trump’s loss”), Jeremy Smith placed in perspective the alleged misdeeds of Hunter Biden, the president’s son. Should investigating them be a priority for the next Congress? In public statements outlining their priorities when they control the House, Republicans are most enthusiastic about their […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
In unsettled times, look to Midwestern values
As a new year unfolds a potentially ominous future, recall ‘the reassuring rhythm and rituals of civic affairs.’
Posted inMaine
School districts overwhelmed with public records requests
Some school districts throughout Maine say they’re receiving more FOAA requests than ever before, following national efforts by education-focused conservative groups.
Posted inMaine
Early plans for South Portland shipyard redevelopment draw opposition
Residents are riled by a pending rezoning proposal that would allow four 18-story building sites beside Bug Light Park.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: A big bipartisan opportunity to strengthen Maine’s democracy
The absence of ranked-choice voting in state elections and the system of unelected constitutional officers deprive Mainers of their right to full and fair government.