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PublishedMarch 12, 2025
Portland Planning Board tables controversial North Deering condo development
The original developer appears to have been demoted after his business partner, city officials and community members voiced concerns about his financial standing and ability to carry out the work.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2025
Developer who owes the city money seeks approval for North Deering project
The Portland Planning Board may vote Tuesday on the proposed 54-unit condo development near the Presumpscot River Preserve, but financial and environmental concerns could come into play.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2025
Cape Elizabeth petition to overturn town center zoning amendments forces referendum
Some who oppose the amendments say they support the 33-unit senior living project that spurred them and that the development should be given a pathway to move along as planned while the broader zoning changes are debated.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2025
Council grants contract zone for Gorham Fairways development
A divided council approved the contract zone, 4-3, though the development will still require Planning Board review.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2025
Hundreds of apartments headed for East End, Thompson’s Point
Two projects approved by the Portland Planning Board this week will add much-needed housing — but for one of them, the lack of parking could spell trouble.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2025
Recreation and preservation butt heads in East Brunswick
Following a public forum where a plan for the Former Maine Gravel & Captain Fitzgerald Land Parcels was reviewed, the project’s advisory committee discussed the site’s ecology, emphasizing the primary goal: balancing ecosystem with increased recreational use.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2025
Maine needs more housing fast, but tariffs could slow efforts
Experts say the 25% tariff on steel and the threatened 25% tax on Canadian goods could increase home prices by up to 10%, undermining efforts to boost housing production and affordability.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2025
Why the dream of a starter home in Maine is slipping out of reach
Young people can’t find or afford houses in their communities. Families can’t move out of places they’ve outgrown. The cycle is stuck. Can it be fixed?
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2025
‘Huge’ housing project proposed at former Gorham golf course moves forward
The Planning Board on Monday, Feb. 3, unanimously voted 7-0 to recommend contract zone approval for developer Nick Troiano for Gorham Fairways, setting up final approval needed from the Town Council.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2025
Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.
Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?
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