Portland Press Herald
Portland, Maine, At A Crossroads
The first article in a week-long series examines how Portland, Maine's growing reputation as one of the most livable cities in the United States is quickly altering the social demographics of a once working and middle class city.
Multi-Use Trail To Foster Health, Sense of Community
The first segment of an 18-mile multi-use trail opens in Benton, Maine.
State, Towns Form Naval Air Station Redevelopment Agency
Just months after the Pentagon announced that they would close the Brunswick Naval Air Station, The State of Maine and the towns of Brunswick and Topsham have moved quickly to begin the redevelopment process.
Gentrification of A Working Waterfront
In order to preserve its working waterfront, the City of Portland, ME, must balance the pressures of urban redevelopment in the city's thriving Old Port district with the needs of the fishermen who have worked there for centuries.
Multi-Millionaire Aims For Controversial Village Green, Town Center
Roxanne Quimby, who recently sold her Burt's Bees empire for $175 Million, has a vision for a world-class village green in one of Maine's most picturesque harbors.
Historic Shaker Village Saved From Sprawl
The only remaining active Shaker community in the world has teamed up with 10 other conservation and preservation groups to curb sprawl and preserve their heritage.
Moosehead Lake Development To Boost Local Economy
A newly released study finds that a resort development would bring much-needed tax revenue and economic growth to four Maine counties.
The Return Of Civic Art
Community activists in Bath, Maine restore the centerpiece of City Park.
'Aging In Place' Increasingly Difficult In Maine's Suburbs
Housing choices are decreasing as the demand for senior housing is increasing.
Conservation Groups Eye Potential Lawsuit
Debate Over Moosehead Lake development heats up.
Maine's North Woods At A Crossroads
Maine residents with concerns about the impact of the project have already petitioned LURC to freeze development around Moosehead until the state creates a long-range plan to guide growth there.
Mercury Pollution Increasing
Study finds that Mercury pollution is more extensive in Northeast.
Portland, Maine: Growth Comes At A Price
Portland, Maine tops a variety of lists as one of the most livable communities in America, but can it afford to pay the price of its success?
Cluster Developments Approved
Smart growth's benefits are not enough to counter the market incentives to sprawl.
An Act To Protect Motor Vehicles From Dangerous Pedestrians
Newly-introduced legislation would change Maine's law requiring motorists to stop for pedestrians.
Sprawl Threatens White-pine Lumber
Sprawl threatens the survial of the nation's eastern white pinelumber in southern Maine.
Portland Considers New Subregions
Portland is considering dividing the region into economic subregions. Is this a recipe for disaster or a secret way to expand the urban growth boundary?
New England Town Moves To Preserve Open Space
The Town of Freeport, Maine approved an ordinance requiring developers to custer homes and preserve open space.
Sprawl Vs. Transit In Maine
Portland, Maine's long-range tranit plan has reached in impasse -- how to deal with sprawl.
Maine Town Rejects Smart Growth
Residents fight smart growth plan, charging that planners are trying to urbanize the community.
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