With more than 1,300 housing units in the development pipeline, the city is playing a major role in the state’s housing goals.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s highest-ranking justices will not weigh complaints against peers
According to new rules, ethics complaints against members of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court instead will be heard by a panel of lower court judges.
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Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine contractor accused of ‘significant’ home repair fraud
Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.
Posted inLocal & State
Biddeford is being called ‘Maine’s hottest city’ and here’s why
Walkability, booming local business, and housing prices all contribute to the city’s reputation as the place to be.
Posted inLocal & State
A year in, Portland’s pilot housing first program helped house dozens of people
The city and MaineHousing hope to continue the program for at least another year.
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How Maine is creating homes in forgotten and unlikely places
Faced with a vexing housing crisis, Mainers are finding ways to build homes in abandoned and undeveloped spaces. But costs, public opposition and an uncertain economy are impeding progress.
Posted inLetters
New zoning in Portland must be done responsibly | Letter
Portland suffers from a shortage of affordable housing. I don’t know a soul who would disagree. Our city councilors unanimously approved new zoning laws in November 2024, in large part to address this issue. Kevin Kraft, Portland’s planning department director, made several comments at that momentous meeting to the effect that Portland residents should expect […]
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Developer plans to transform downtown Brunswick buildings into condos
A Topsham developer has signed an option to explore buying multiple buildings on Maine Street in Brunswick, which he would replace with up to two dozen condominiums in late 2026 or 2027. Jim Howard, president and CEO of Priority Real Estate Group, has the option to purchase the former J&J Cleaners, at 69 Maine St., […]
Posted inTimes Record
Neighbors criticize proposed housing development at controversial Brunswick logging site
Residents nearby the proposed 122-unit townhome development say the project could increase traffic, flooding and negatively impact the local environment.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine must act now to ensure accessible housing for all | Opinion
Provisions of the “big, beautiful bill” come as a blow to millions of Americans living with disabilities.