Sen. Matt Harrington tells fellow lawmakers that a proposal is ‘well along’ in the planning process, but details are scant.
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Bill aims to ‘fix’ new housing law, but Scarborough officials don’t think it goes far enough
A new bill, LD 2173, would make changes to LD 1829 based on feedback from communities.
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Gorham’s Robie Street development poised to grow to 565 units
The impact on schools is unclear. The first of the previously approved 44 single-family homes for Phase 1 are under construction.
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Standish saw the biggest growth in home sales last year. Why?
Maine Life Real Estate says the town topped the list for increased home sales in 2025, followed by Gray and Westbrook.
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Biddeford seeks belated council approval of $20,000 parking plan greenlit by former officials
The program to allow free parking downtown was authorized last summer by the now-former mayor and chief operating officer. But it never went before the City Council or its Finance Committee, and the city’s attorney says it should have.
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Biddeford City Council pauses UNE developments for 180 days
The moratorium has halted a controversial pier project and the redevelopment of a convent slated for student housing.
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Maine lawmakers again avoid creating board to settle local housing disputes
A bill to set up a housing resolution board was downgraded to a commission that will study ways to reduce legal battles over housing developments.
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Former Fork Food Lab site in Portland reimagined as Bayside community center
Landowner Justin Alfond worked for more than a year to engage with local nonprofits that will share the space in the up-and-coming neighborhood.
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Scarborough officials call for repeal of new housing law
The Town Council and residents are concerned about the town’s ability to slow growth.
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Gorham residents wary of Amazon’s warehouse plans
Distribution center info session packs Gorham chambers.