Expanding Katahdin Forest

Mainetoday has run an AP report on a congressional bill that would expand Katahdin Forest by more than 20,000 acres.

Economic Impacts of Land Use

Mainbiz reports that both Pike Industries and Idexx Laboratories are each using economic impact studies to support their respective positions in the battle over Pike's effort to expand quarrying operations in Westbrook.

Rockport TIF

Village Soup reports that Rockport is considering a downtown TIF.

Volume Up, Prices Down

Mainebiz reports briefly on the latest report on September residential sales from the Maine Real Estate Information System.

Oxford Casino Plan Revived

The Rumford Falls Times reports that a new group is reviving the old plan to build a casino and resort in Oxford.

Climate Change Forecast

The Portland Press Herald and MPBN report on findings by climate scientists that sea levels in coastal Maine are rising faster than predicted earlier.

Another Party Joins Appeal

The Bangor Daily News has reported that the Natural Resources Council of Maine has joined the appeal.

Appeal of LURC's Plum Creek Ruling

RESTORE: The North Woods and The Forest Ecology Network have appealed LURC's ruling in the Plum Creek development plan. MPBN reports.

Saco Bay Rising

The Portland Press Herald reports on a planning group looking at rising sea levels.

Pike modifies Westbrook plans

MPBN reports that Pike Construction has modified its plans for expanding its quarry operations in Westbrook, but opponents are not persuaded and the dispute may end up in litigation.

Kibby Mountain Goes Online

Mainebiz reports that phase one is online with 22 turbines and phase two scheduled to go online next fall.

Stop & Shop Dropped

The Forecaster reports on Stop & Shop's decision to abandon plans for a 20 acre mixed-use development at Morrill's Corner in Portland.

Brunswick TIF Reauthorization

Brunswick revises TIF to fund Bath Road project. The Forecaster reports.

Crescent Beach Lease Expiring

The Forecaster reports that the Maine Department of Conservation's 50-year lease on 100 acres of land will expire in April 2010 unless a new lease can be negotiated.

Saco Bay plans for rising sea levels

The Journal Tribune reports.

BNAS land transfer at reduced cost

MPBN reports reports on the provision included in the Defense Authorization Bill that would allow the Department of Defense to convey BNAS land to the redevelopment authority at below fair market value, with the possibility of a no cost transfer.

Bar Harbor Planning

Bar Harbor neighborhood planning meetings covered in Villiage Soup.