The National Park Service is holding an open house on Thursday at the McGlashan-Nickerson House in Calais.
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Historic Bath church seeks donations to repair wind-induced damage
Alicia Romac, development chairwoman of Sagadahoc Preservation, said the nonprofit will have to pay at least $1,000 for the insurance deductible and may have to cover a portion of the repair cost, which is unknown.
Maine Preservation, Yarmouth brewery co-host ‘Beams & Brews’
YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation and Brickyard Hollow in Yarmouth are offering a special event called “Beams & Brews” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Scott Hanson and David Clough talk about their new book, “Restoring your Historic House: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners,” and the brewery will donate 5% of the night’s profits to Maine […]
Time & Temperature Building’s new owners vow to bring back Portland icon’s ‘glory days’
Chris Rhoades and Andrew Preston say they’ll decide how to use the downtown building’s mostly vacant office tower and submit their restoration plans to the city by February.
Some residents stand against proposed Munjoy Hill historic district
Planners will vote Dec. 10 on an effort to preserve a 19th-century aesthetic, but property owners see their rights at risk.
Program matches preservation-minded buyers with historic Maine properties
Protect and Sell, which is run by Maine Preservation of Yarmouth, has facilitated six sales thus far.
Portland council designates 5 historical landmarks on Forest Avenue
Councilors focused preservation efforts on buildings near Woodfords Corner rather than approving a staff proposal to preserve others between the corner and Interstate 295.
Council bans plastic straws, designates five historic structures on Forest Ave.
The ban on plastic straws would take full effect in January 2021.
Yarmouth moves forward on creating historic preservation ordinance
New rules would further the town’s goal of protecting its long history.
Greater Portland Landmarks announces 2019 Places in Peril
Fire stations, two USM buildings and historic coastal structures make the list, but not without some pushback.