historic preservation
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PublishedJuly 10, 2024
Old schoolhouse restoration project in Scarborough gets grant to help wrap up work
A grant from the Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce gives the historical society a needed boost in preserving the last of the town's 13 one-room schools that is still intact.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
Portland planning board to look at expansion of downtown child care
The project would double the number of slots available at the popular Youth and Family Outreach child care center to 110 and build 48 affordable and 12 market-rate apartments.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2024
New York City historic preservation specialist hired as leader of Greater Portland Landmarks
Kate Lemos McHale, who grew up in Damariscotta, is the preservation nonprofit's new executive director.
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PublishedJune 16, 2024
Fayette residents agree to spend $15,000 in town money on Starling Hall
Some residents argued town funds should not be spent on restoring the 1879 building, the oldest building built as a Grange Hall in Maine.
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PublishedMay 13, 2024
Victoria Mansion teaching the tricks of historic preservation trades
Victoria Mansion in Portland is tackling a shortage of tradespeople skilled in working on historic homes with workshops addressing the specifics of preservation.
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PublishedMay 6, 2024
Portland City Council delays vote on future of former Children’s Museum
More than 50 people spoke on both sides of the issue at a meeting Monday to decide whether the Portland Museum of Art can raze the former Children's Museum as part of its expansion plans.
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Phippsburg Fishermen’s Museum project aims to preserve the 1925 Murphy house
The 1925 Murphy home in Phippsburg was donated to the town as one of the last surviving small fishing homes. The home is being restored and renovated to serve as the Fishermen's Museum.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
Portland Planning Board backs historic protection for former Children’s Museum
The Portland Museum of Art wants to tear down the 1830s building at 142 Free St. and replace it as part of a $100 million expansion. The City Council will have the final say.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2024
Hearing on plan to demolish former Children’s Museum draws passionate crowd
The Portland Planning Board tabled the item to resolve confusion about the city's historic preservation ordinance.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
Kennebunk’s iconic Wedding Cake House soon could host weddings
The owners of the historic home want to turn it into an inn and rent it out for small events. Some neighbors say that would be out of touch with the historic residential area.
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