Fort Gorges in Portland Harbor will be closed to the public Tuesday, Aug. 17, so staff from the city and representatives from Friends of Fort Gorges can conduct a digital scan of the property. The 3-D modeling of the Civil War era fort will “document current structural conditions within the fort,” according to the city. […]
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Fans of Fort Gorges cast votes for preservation, not commercialization
A developer wants to build a restaurant, a brewpub and a bed-and-breakfast at Portland’s historic island park. A vote taken at a meeting Wednesday night shows the plan isn’t popular.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
City looks for guidance on how to manage Fort Gorges
The city is not looking to sell the fort, but is open to entering a partnership to help preserve it.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to decide what kind of park we want Fort Gorges to be
Rather than commercializing it, let’s preserve the fortification’s unique beauty and the island’s raw and rugged character.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s Fort Gorges at center of development discussion
The Portland Parks Conservancy and Friends of Fort Gorges, which want the island to remain undeveloped, will hold a public forum Sept. 4 at East End Community School.