Some councilors are looking for cuts in other areas of the 2027 budget to restore Lisbon Emergency funding they reduced last month.
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Builders of Portland cold storage facility push state to close payment loophole
Subcontractors say they are owed millions of dollars and that if the state doesn’t take action, local firms could refuse to bid on future state projects.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
South Portland considers adding workforce housing
The Affordable Housing Committee will come up with recommendations for a city-owned parcel.
Posted inCommunity, News
The Falmouth Spur bridge and surrounding roads could be getting major overhaul
The Maine Department of Transportation’s proposal is still in the early stages — but its estimated $65-75 million price tag could make it among the most expensive transportation projects in Maine’s history.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
2 new hotels are planned near the Maine Mall. Some local businesses aren’t happy.
A nearby shopping plaza will be torn down and the tenants will be displaced.
Posted inCommunity, News
Richmond residents approve town, school budgets
Debate over whether the town needs its transfer station when many use commercial trash pickup services highlighted the meeting.
Posted inCommunity, News
Biddeford mayor nominates interim city manager
Seasoned municipal manager Cornell Knight has been tapped to temporarily succeed Truc Dever, who announced her resignation in April.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Ranked-choice voting simulation predicts Nirav Shah will win Maine governor primary
And Joe Baldacci beat Jordan Wood in a simulation of the CD2 race.
Posted inCommunity, News
First phases of Gorham housing development approved
The planning board approved Troiano Properties to begin the first 2 phases of the project, totaling 97 residential units.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Meet the Portland Press Herald’s summer interns
The students will be assisting with everything from breaking news to social media.