The Yarmouth Historic Preservation Committee will advise residents who want to renovate their houses with the goal of keeping intact the town’s history and character.
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Sixty years after Union Station demolition, historic preservation in Portland looks to the future
Greater Portland Landmarks plans to focus more on community and culture over bricks and mortar, and connect preservation to sustainability. But critics argue preservationists are overreaching and trying to stop development.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Proposed rules would protect historic structures in Yarmouth
One town councilor cited the housing crunch in his dissent.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Tate House in Portland wins historic preservation grant
Maine Preservation, in partnership with The 1772 Foundation, awarded $100,000 in historic preservation matching grants totaling to 18 private nonprofit organizations preserving historic buildings in Maine, including the Tate House Museum in Portland. Grants, which ranged from $2,000-$10,000, were provided for exterior painting; surface restoration; fire/security systems; repairs to/restoration of chimneys, porches, roofs and windows; […]
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In a reversal, Portland council narrowly approves Munjoy Hill Historic District
The 5-4 vote came more than 2 months after the council rejected the same proposal, and City Councilor Andrew Zarro, who initially opposed the plan, asked to reconsider it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland has chance to get it right, OK Munjoy Hill Historic District
The proposal will not prevent change, but in conjunction with land-use tools already approved by the City Council, it will help to manage and guide ongoing growth.
Posted inTimes Record
Sagadahoc Preservation relaunches annual fundraiser online for 50th anniversary
The nonprofit dedicated to maintaining historic architecture in Bath is selling tickets to a virtual tour of several Bath homes.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council narrowly nixes Munjoy Hill historic district
Five individual properties have been listed as historic landmarks, however.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Top of the East plans to expand view with two rooftop decks
Work is expected to begin this year to expand the lounge outside with room enough for 108 more customers.
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Renewing Bates’ ‘cherished place’
With Lisbon glass expert Jim Nutting fixing its stained-glass windows, the 107-year-old chapel at Bates College sparkles more than ever after a two-year renovation.