The moratorium will be in place for six months and, with exceptions, includes a 10% cap on rent increases during that time.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland to Auburn rail trail possibilities under consideration
A 15-member committee will decide whether a walking trail can be built on or near the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad tracks or if the corridor should remain as is for future train use.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Swallows or swifts? Yarmouth seeks input on outdoor art installation
Pownal artists John Bowdren’s birds in flight will overlook the skate pond in the village.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Major West Falmouth sewer project to begin within month
The project will get by underway with tree clearing and pipe laying along Middle Road, starting at Lunt Road and extending to the Falmouth Spur overpass.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Magnet fishers, Portland kayaker honored for Presumpscot River cleanup efforts
The Chief Polin Award recipients are recognized as important stewards of an important river.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Emergency dredging clears Pine Point channel
About 10,000 cubic yards of build-up in a roughly 11-acre swath of the channel abutting Prouts Neck in less than three weeks. Plans call for additional Scarborough River dredging next year.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland getting assist with substance abuse prevention efforts
City departments and organizations have been working with The Opportunity Alliance, which is co-sponsoring a community cleanup event June 4.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Soccer Saturday goal to connect New Mainers
The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland teacher, students reach around globe to build library
With a lot of help from SAD 51 students, teacher John Marlowe raises money with the goal of fostering a love of literacy in a West African village.