A procedural roadmap for us exists in 19 other states, which have established an option to conduct their own environmental analysis of big projects.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Let the homebuyer wannabes beware
It is worth noting that once someone buys a home, they seem bound and determined to make it more difficult for others to do the same.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
More than a hill of beans: Roux developer seeks zoning for 16- to 17-story building
The institute wants zoning changes to allow large residential high-rise on the former B&M Baked Beans property.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland developer puts community before condos
Kevin Bunker sets a good example by building housing for homeless women who are dealing with substance use disorder.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland International Jetport pursues $4.5 million property deal
The airport plans to buy a 4.5-acre valet service parking lot from its current owner and restart the business, which closed during the pandemic.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Don’t let NIMBYs block progress
Around Maine, selfish local objections stand in the way of much-needed infrastructure, energy and affordable-housing proposals.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: All Mainers face unfairly inflating property tax burdens
In light of unforeseen and ongoing change, it is long overdue for Augusta to seek to reform this system.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s housing shortage is not a local issue
A new commission will look into the ways that local control of land-use policy limits the ability of working people to find affordable homes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Proposed Water Street condominium project introduced to Hallowell’s Planning Board
A six-unit, three-story condo complex is proposed for a lot at the corner of Water Street and Gows Lane by developers Harrison and Harry Wolfington.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Three petitions on subdivision changes head to November ballot in Richmond
Driving these petitions are disagreements about how subdivisions should be regulated in Richmond’s agriculture district, which makes up most of the rural town.