The land trust received a $139,000 grant to give the trail a makeover.
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30-story tower will be Portland’s next architectural regret | Column
Feeling blindsided? Although plans for the city’s tallest building were approved Tuesday, the real decision-making took place during last year’s zoning overhaul.
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As NOAA funding lags, a critical ocean weather system nears a breaking point
Officials warn that if regional Integrated Ocean Observing System readings go dark, coastal forecasts will become less precise, endangering commercial fishermen, cargo ships and coastal communities.
Posted inDo This, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
See the 7 towns National Geographic recommends in Maine
Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.
Posted inMaine, News
Santa connects with children via Windham ‘hotline’
Rec Technologies named Windham’s North Pole Hotline one of America’s best local holiday events.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland launches study to review its inclusionary zoning ordinance
The 10-year-old policy requires 25% of housing units in new developments to be deemed affordable. Developers say the rules are too stringent and stifling construction of units that the city desperately needs.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Waterville toddler Ayla Reynolds not forgotten 14 years after she went missing
The girl was reported missing from her Waterville home Dec. 17, 2011, and has not been found nor has anyone been arrested in the case.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine businesses, organizations boost Toy Fund with donations
Their support will help the 76-year-old charity supply gifts and books to thousands of Maine children this holiday season.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine Capitol Police being absorbed into state police
The transition will happen over several years and comes after the former Capitol Police chief was accused of a drunken assault and resigned.
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House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
The legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden of Maine passed on a 231-195 vote after reaching the floor on a bipartisan maneuver that bypassed GOP leadership.