noise pollution
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Kennebunk voters to decide on noise ordinance next month
An updated noise ordinance would allow for police to take action against excessive noise earlier than 10 pm.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2024
Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Southwest Airlines has a plan to ease noise from flights into Jetport
The airline hopes to get FAA approval for a new approach that will limit noise in South Portland neighborhoods. That process will take at least a year.
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PublishedJune 21, 2019
Owner says noise problem will influence plans for shows at Rock Row
Noise data from the first 3 concerts at the Westbrook complex will be analyzed as Waterstone Properties considers a permanent performance space.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Promoter promises changes to deal with noise
Two concerts at Rock Row in Westbrook produce a total of more than 500 complaints.
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PublishedJune 15, 2019
Westbrook police: Don’t call us about Rock Row concert noise
The department posts on its Facebook page that resident complaints are tying up its dispatch system.
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PublishedMay 27, 2019
Maine Voices: Portland International Jetport is a bad neighbor
Despite years of complaints, the jetport still routes incoming flights over residential neighborhoods, flying low and loud.