Today's headlines: Tuesday, May 13
(Updated every weekday by noon.) |
Auburn hotelier sues to stop rival
A hotel developer in Auburn last week filed a court appeal in an attempt to halt the construction of a rival hotel in Auburn. [read more] |
Hotel owner floats $6.5M island condo/hotel
The owner of Portland Harbor Hotel wants to turn Fort McKinley's old barracks on Casco Bay's Great Diamond Island into a 20-unit condominium hotel, as well as possibly redevelop the dilapidated fort hospital into an additional 12 units. [read more] |
Winslow residents to vote on dam removal
Winslow residents in early June will decide whether to take a local dam owned by FPL Energy by eminent domain. [read more] |
Hydro plant to reopen on Penobscot River
An Orono hydroelectric plant will operate again for the first time since 1996 as part of an agreement to allow fish to traverse the Penobscot River. [read more] |
Rockland co. plans $1M expansion
A metal fabricator is planning a $1 million expansion at its Rockland location, and is hoping to get Pine Tree Zone status. [read more] |
Saint Joseph's names new president
Saint Joseph's College in Standish yesterday named a Windham resident as its new president. [read more] |
