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Local projects in Fairfield, Freedom and Thorndike are examples of how small-scale historic preservation projects can have economic ripple effects that resonate in a community.
Also in the roundup: MEREDA's special fall conference will include insight from Maine's first economic forecaster, Joshua Chamberlain; Pine Tree Curling Club looking to get the bonspeil started.
"Our actions must be intelligent, bold, comprehensive and inclusive," says a Sept. 15 letter addressed to the Maine Climate Council and the Governor's Office of Policy and Innovation, signed by companies from Allagash Brewing to engineering firm
In its first-ever fundraiser, the Friends of Fort Gorges aims to raise $250,000 to match a pledge from the city of Portland for the historic landmark on Casco Bay.
The tax credits since 2016 have generated $525 million in construction investment, while creating hundreds of jobs and thousands of units of housing, a new analysis says.
The transition is planned as a way to diversify ownership and enable the firm to strengthen its current markets while also exploring new sectors.
The recently completed facility, at 390 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough, was built by Zachau Construction and designed by SMRT Architects and Engineers.
Grants from the Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Maine Community Foundation range from $2,700 to $20,000, and support preservation, restoration and retrofitting of historic buildings in the state.
The Portland City Council will make the final decision on the district, which would include nearly 400 contributing properties in the neighborhood.
Work on the chimney, long a familiar sight in the city skyline, included fixing loose and open mortar joints and replacing three badly degraded steel bands.
This year's recipients of the Mainebiz honors, now in their 12th year, represent a wide variety of business sectors and geographies across the state.
In a meeting originally scheduled for March 17, the Portland Planning Board will decide whether to establish a historic district for the Munjoy Hill neighborhood, including more than 400 properties, many of them residential.
Preservation advocates are pushing for enhancement of the federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit, which has incentivized $550 million in Maine construction over the past 11 years.
Formerly a freelance graphic designer, Flett began putting patterns on fabric in 2007. Today, her firm makes hand-printed textiles that are sold through over 200 wholesalers, and have even captured the attention of Oprah.
The COA Mount Desert Center will bring student and faculty housing and retail in pursuit of promoting economic vitality.
MaineHousing has moved from downtown Augusta to former state office space near Interstate 95, renovated by Landry/French; United Way has moved to Forest Avenue in Portland from the peninsula; and Maine Preservation has opened award nominations.
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With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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