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Planning Board OKs Portland Hall demolition, renovations

PORTLAND — The developer of a former college dormitory and hotel on Congress Street expects to begin demolishing part of the building this week. Bayside Maine won Planning Board approvals Tuesday night to renovate the main building at 645 Congress St. and turn it into apartments a...

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:10 am
Portland Hall developer trades parking for park

Deering Street change removes preservation concerns PORTLAND — Plans to turn the former college dorm at 645 Congress St. into apartments have been altered in response to concerns from neighbors and historic preservation officials. Greg Shinberg, a partner in ...

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
p-deeringstreet-012809 Portland Hall plan provokes Deering Street opposition

PORTLAND — A proposal to turn a former hotel and college dormitory on Congress Street into apartments is generating criticism from Deering Street residents, who oppose a parking lot planned for their street.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 4:17 pm
p-portlandhall-010709 Apartments, demolition planned for former dorm

PORTLAND — A local development company plans to renovate a former Arts District college dormitory into apartments and retail space.

Kate Bucklin • News •
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 10:57 am