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PublishedFebruary 14, 2019
Maine Voices: Special zoning is only 1 piece of puzzle to solve Portland’s affordable-housing crisis
The city should also encourage off-peninsula development and consider different sources of public funding.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2018
Apartment complex at Scarborough Downs approved
The Planning Board votes unanimously to authorize a major redevelopment of the 500-acre property that was purchased by developers this year.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Local brothers aim to redevelop Scarborough Downs property despite opposition
The Risbaras and the Michauds say they can build the mixed-use village center town leaders want, but they'll need as much as $80 million to make it happen.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2018
Scarborough considers tax break to develop village center at the Downs
Town officials say redevelopment of Scarborough Downs could be the most important deal the town will ever consider and there are public forums tonight and Wednesday.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2018
Developer: Plan for Scarborough Downs property fits with town’s vision, discussed widely with public
At least seven businesses hope to locate there in the near future, just one potential benefit of the vision for a 'new heart of Scarborough.'
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2018
Maine Voices: Scarborough, hold your horses when it comes to tax increment financing
That proposed TIF should set off a tiff among residents whose property tax bills may soar.
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PublishedMay 24, 2018
Auburn man sues KFC over bone in food sold in Scarborough
The man claims that biting on a bone in 2015 caused 'great pain and suffering and mental anguish' resulting in a 'loss of enjoyment of life.'
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PublishedMay 14, 2018
Sports betting unlikely to arrive in Maine anytime soon
The state would have to pass legislation allowing such gambling, and none has been introduced so far, state officials say.
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PublishedApril 26, 2018
Court dismisses charge against man arrested at Scarborough council meeting
But the town is asking the court to reconsider the case of Michael Doyle, the Falmouth man who was arrested when he refused to leave a meeting in November.
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PublishedApril 5, 2018
Plan for phase 1 of Scarborough Downs development wins approval
Developers plan to kick off a 10- to 20-year effort with various housing projects. Town planners expect to see 'great' designs next.
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