After previous efforts to fund the repair of the decaying Town Hall failed, Bowdoinham is starting the process of repairing the foundation of the 201-year-old building with future renovation plans in the works.
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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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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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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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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.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
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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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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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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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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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.