The planned housing complex along the Presumpscot River is 1 of 5 projects to receive federal brownfield cleanup grants or low-interest loans through the Greater Portland Council of Governments.
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New aerospace, maritime industry facilities open on Brunswick Landing
The two new facilities were described as pipelines for Maine’s youth to enter the shipbuilding and aerospace fields.
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Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier
Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.
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Is Maine’s drought making seasonal allergies worse?
During extended dry periods, pollen and mold spores picked up by the wind stay airborne longer and travel farther, experts say. But data is limited.
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Model T Coffee in Portland Arts District has closed
The coffee shop had opened in the old Coffee by Design space in spring, 2024.
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Efficiency upgrades promise payback for Maine homeowners
From insulation to heat pumps, contractors and officials say weatherization investments can return thousands in savings within just a few years.
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Chef David Turin to receive lifetime achievement award
HospitalityMaine will give the award to the longtime Greater Portland chef at its annual banquet.
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7 chamber updates with a side of policy
The Bath-Brunswick-Topsham Regional Chamber of Commerce has a few events and policy pieces to highlight.
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Maine home prices fell for third month in a row in September
Realtors say the landscape could be shifting from a sellers’ to a buyers’ market, but it’s too early to say for sure.
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Yarmouth small businesses look to the future through Roux Institute program
Following the successful test run in Yarmouth, the Roux Institute plans to offer the Venture Forward entrepreneurship program to other Maine communities.