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Published
January 8, 2025

Contract zone sought for Gorham golf course project

Water and sewer extension would cost $6 to $8 million for the proposed project with 824 multifamily dwellings. "Traffic is going to be a monster," Planning Board Chair Jim Hager said.
Published
December 20, 2024

Developers propose new 3,300-seat music venue in downtown Portland

Howard and Todd Goldenfarb of Mile Marker Investments in Scarborough are seeking permission to build the Portland Music Hall on Cumberland Avenue one block east of City Hall.
Published
December 10, 2024

Midcoast housing authority pausing vouchers in preparation for new Topsham complex

The Brunswick Topsham Housing Authority will stop issuing vouchers, also known as Section 8 rental assistance, to save opportunities for the new housing complex being built in Topsham. The waiting list to move into the new building will also open within the next few weeks.
Published
November 20, 2024

Westbrook attracts big downtown housing project

A multi-use development is planned on the "long-blighted downtown parcel" on Dana Street, across from the city's newest parking garage.
Published
November 19, 2024

Standish narrowly votes down moratorium on large-scale subdivisions

After a lengthy debate, Standish voted down a moratorium on large-scale housing, 3-2. The moratorium would have suspended the approval of such projects for 180 days to allow for revisions to the town's impact fee ordinance.

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Published
November 17, 2024

In a region known for quaint downtowns, a community without one builds from scratch

One year in, the town center of The Downs development in Scarborough is taking shape as the project's planners engineer a community hub in one of Maine's oldest towns.
Published
October 22, 2024

Yarmouth’s affordable housing charter amendment widens focus

The Town Council voted to amend the charter to target households in a wider range of income.
Published
October 18, 2024

‘Game-changing’ proposal would bring hotel, apartments, retail to former Kmart in Augusta

Due to the height of the proposed hotel – up to 85 feet – the project needs a contract zone from the city's Planning Board.
Published
October 9, 2024

Developers at The Downs seek greater cooperation with Scarborough

At an annual project update, the developers expressed a desire to work together on applying for grant funding and permits to allow temporary amenities.
Published
September 26, 2024

What is social housing, and why does a Portland city councilor think it could help solve the housing crisis?

Portland City Councilor Kate Sykes ran with social housing at the center of her platform and has mentioned it for months around City Hall. Now she's hoping to put together a task force to try to explore getting the program off the ground.