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Portland West End residents remain unhappy about proposed zoning amendment

PORTLAND — A hotly debated proposed zoning change along the western waterfront went before the City Council for the first time Monday evening, paving the way for a council vote on Feb. 22. The proposed changes would transform most of the area of 113 to 201 West Commercial St. from a ...

Andrew Cullen • News •
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:50 am
Temporary bridge to preserve pedestrian, bike access during Veranda Street closure in Portland

PORTLAND — A temporary bridge will be built to preserve pedestrian and bicycle access between Martin's Point and Washington Avenue when the Veranda Street bridge is closed in June. Jim Wentworth, project manager of the Maine Department of Transportation, said the bridge will be cl...

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11:50 am
South Portland council cautious about Jetport zone change

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council gave initial approval to zone changes that would allow the Portland International Jetport to expand its runways and build an aircraft de-icing pad. But rather than simply forwarding the proposal to the next business meeting, the request will be d...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009
South Portland Planning Board OKs gated community

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Planning Board on Tuesday approved the site plan for a 42-home gated community on the border with Cape Elizabeth.

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Friday, March 13, 2009 at 6:57 am
Green standards eyed in Portland for city-funded projects

PORTLAND — An ordinance that would require construction projects financed by the city to receive environmental certification will be considered by the City Council.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 2:01 pm
$1.3M eyed to redevelop Portland properties

PORTLAND — City planners expect to receive more than $1.3 million from the first federal stimulus package to buy and redevelop abandoned or foreclosed properties.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 10:39 am
s-spwillardarts Arts center, cafe envisioned for Willard Square

SOUTH PORTLAND — Willard Square could soon have a new art studio and cafe.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:41 am
p-martinspoint Heath center expansion could lead to Veranda St. traffic light

PORTLAND — A neighborhood meeting is scheduled Thursday, Feb. 12, for East Deering residents to discuss Martin's Point Health Care's proposed expansion on Veranda Street.

Randy Billings • News •
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 5:30 am