Work is expected to begin this year to expand the lounge outside with room enough for 108 more customers.
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Renewing Bates’ ‘cherished place’
With Lisbon glass expert Jim Nutting fixing its stained-glass windows, the 107-year-old chapel at Bates College sparkles more than ever after a two-year renovation.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Greater Portland Landmarks awards longtime businesses, historic preservation effort
Bangor Savings Bank, J.B. Brown & Sons, HM Payson and Springer’s Jewelers were given the groups inaugural Legacy Business awards.
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Councilors put off vote on Munjoy Hill historic district
Portland City Council postponed until February action on a recommendation from the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Board to designate a section of Munjoy Hill as a historic district.
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Historic West End clock restored just in time
The 95-year-old Hay & Peabody Clock outside The Francis hotel on Congress Street was considered ‘in peril.’
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Report touts economic benefits of Maine tax credit for historic properties
The study of Maine’s historic rehabilitation tax credit says it has given the state’s economy a major boost and has more than paid for itself.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Neighbors hope Munjoy Hill district will end ‘slash, burn, rebuild’
Working class neighborhoods also have historic value and need to be preserved, they say.
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You can live in this historic Calais house for free, if you’re willing to fix it
The National Park Service is holding an open house on Thursday at the McGlashan-Nickerson House in Calais.
Posted inTimes Record
Historic Bath church seeks donations to repair wind-induced damage
Alicia Romac, development chairwoman of Sagadahoc Preservation, said the nonprofit will have to pay at least $1,000 for the insurance deductible and may have to cover a portion of the repair cost, which is unknown.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine Preservation, Yarmouth brewery co-host ‘Beams & Brews’
YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation and Brickyard Hollow in Yarmouth are offering a special event called “Beams & Brews” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Scott Hanson and David Clough talk about their new book, “Restoring your Historic House: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners,” and the brewery will donate 5% of the night’s profits to Maine […]