The Falmouth Town Council approves a development agreement with Scittery Woods Partners for the project on Marshall Drive.
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Portland is updating its zoning laws. What does that mean?
Portland has embarked on a yearslong process to update its zoning laws, but what does that mean and why is it taking so long?
Family of five has new home in South Portland: ‘What more can you ask for?’
A mother of four celebrates her new Habitat for Humanity house, one of six being built at a site near Rigby Yard.
Experts urge developers to think small for solution to Maine’s housing crisis
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring gathering focused on creative ways to approach housing development by utilizing small lots, historic tax credits and the transformation of Portland’s zoning regulations.
Brunswick Planning Board approves apartment building plans for Wilbur’s Woods
After a tense back and forth among members, the board unanimously decided to accept a revised design for the apartment building.
Town’s growth focus of crowded Falmouth Town Council race
Five candidates are vying to replace Hope Cahan and Amy Kuhn, who are not seeking reelection, on the Falmouth Town Council: Sean Burke, Regina Coleman, Alisa Conroy Morton, Sean Mahoney and Jack Uminski. Besides Sean Mahoney, none have previously held a seat on Town Council. Each candidate identified navigating growth and development as one of […]
Brunswick to review apartment building plan for Wilbur’s Woods
The Brunswick Planning Board will meet Tuesday to review the architectural compatibility of the 18-unit apartment building planned for the affordable housing development on McKeen Street.
Brunswick approves grant application for fire station redevelopment
On Monday night, the town signed off on the Developers Collaborative’s federal grant application that asks for $300,000 in housing assistance funding.
Falmouth residents speak out against workforce housing project
The town is working on an agreement with the developer for 49 two-bedroom units on a 25-acre site behind the police department.
In a historic legislative session, some big reforms for Maine still fell short
Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.