Residents complain that the city seems to be doing a worse job plowing. Officials say heavy snowfall and lack of adherence to parking bans are to blame.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland Jetport’s controversial parking expansion OK’d despite environmental concerns
City Planning Board Chairman Brandon Mazer expressed disappointment as board members approved the $8 million project, which would add 265 long-term surface parking spaces.
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Portland Downtown expands Park & Work discount eligibility
The program, which offers reduced parking rates to downtown employees, will soon expand to include those making 80% of the area median income.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Proposal to add parking at Portland jetport delayed two more months
The Portland Planning Board tabled its deliberations Tuesday night, giving airport officials additional time to address environmental concerns.
Posted inBusiness, News
State’s highest court favors ‘squatter’s rights’ in Old Orchard Beach parking dispute
Two beachfront condos have argued for more than 30 years over who has the right to a single parking spot.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth to analyze parking near Cliff House Beach
Local residents have had long-standing traffic and safety concerns in the area while some beachgoers have argued parking restrictions would limit public access to the beach.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Rhode Island lawsuit says Portland-based parking company deceives customers
The state’s attorney general alleges Unified Parking Partners is charging fines, disguised as taxes, and mimics government parking-enforcement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville moves to eliminate parking requirement for downtown landlords
The City Council on Tuesday took the first of two votes needed to erase the requirement for existing buildings, following a recommendation by the Planning Board to encourage more housing development.
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Maine AG looking into USM’s parking enforcement contractor
Between December and March, the attorney general’s office received 15 complaints about the company that collects ticket revenue for the University of Southern Maine in Gorham and Portland.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford considers adding fees to more downtown parking
The configuration could result in the loss of several free parking spots downtown.