First Church of Waterville files federal lawsuit against the city
Church leaders say the city has stymied its religious land use by failing to let it remove two buildings from its property.
Plans for MLK memorial in Portland remain stalled
Talk of a memorial in Portland to honor the iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. has been ongoing for decades. Even after repeated efforts, and a $50,000 budget, the city still hasn't ...
State lawmaker joins Portland rally against Medicaid cuts
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- A state lawmaker joined a group in Portland on Wednesday, calling for the protection of Medicaid ...
South Portland scraps leaf blower ban after public backlash and threats to councilors
The city of South Portland is scrapping their plan to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, after anger from the public and even ...
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This Maine Town is Underrated for 6 Really Good Reasons
The Queen City, Bangor's downtown is a hub for Eastern Maine nightlife. There are a bunch of great restaurants and a couple of bars and nightclubs. Plus, the downtown is a short walk / drive from the ...
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‘Urban doom loop’: Portland Metro Chamber economy report paints grim picture
The Portland Metro Chamber delivered a sobering report about the city’s economy Thursday morning, delving into data on ...
Economic headwinds: Portland inches toward an 'Urban Doom Loop'
So say economists with EcoNorthwest, the Portland-based research firm which on Thursday delivered a State of the Economy report to members of the Portland Metro Chamber. The chamber has for years ...
Design students float climate resiliency ideas for Casco Bay
Floating communities, breakwaters and parks. New water taxi services, replanted eelgrass beds and sauna-based tourism. Reclaimed tank farms turned into ponds, marshes or parks. Covering shoreline ...
When Portland removes snow, where does it go?
The DPW rotates through 3 dumping sites across the city and has removed about 800 truckloads of snow so far this winter, ...