Adams School Redevelopment Revision

The Forecaster reports that Avesta Housing's plan for redeveloping the former Adams School site on Portland's Munjoy Hill has been revised to include fewer units with more bedrooms per unit.

New Construction

The Sunday Telegram has a story saying homebuyer tax credits, good weather and low interest rates are driving some new home construction.

Brownville Resort

The Bangor Daily News reports that the developer of The Reserve at Norton Pond, a Brownville resort, is still committed to moving forward with the plan.

February Home Sales Up

MPBN reports that the volume of Maine home sales were up 14% over last February, while prices remain flat.

Bayside Planning

Portland's Bayside neighborhood, the recipient of an American Institute of Architects grant for sustainable planning, begins the planning process next week reports the Forecaster.

Bangor Waterfront

The Bangor Daily News has a story on the next phase of Bangor's waterfront redevelopment.

Tower Moratoria

The Bangor Daily News reports that several Hancock County towns are considering moratoria on power and communications towers.

Abatements

The Herald Gazette reports on a request for more than $13 million in tax abatements by the receiver holding former MBNA properties in Camden and Lincolnville.

Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Mainebiz has a story on the use of Maine's Historic Preservation Tax Credits to rehabilitate the Baxter Library building in Portland.

MDI Biological Laboratory Expansion

The Mount Desert Islander reports on an expansion plan at Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory.

Forclusures up

MPBN reports on an increase in Maine's foreclosure rate.

Augusta Flatiron

The Capital Weekly reports that Housing Initiatives of New England has expressed interest in re-developing the Cony Flatiron Building in Augusta for mixed use.

Re-floating Marina

Mainebiz reports on a plan for a floating marina in Portland that has resurfaced.

North Woods Vision

The Press Herald has a story about the work of Keeping Maine's Forests to develop a plan that will satisfy the many competing interests involved in the future of Maine's North Woods.

Jordan's Meat Site Plans

The Press Herald and the Forecaster report that a plan to redevelop the site of the former Jordan's Meats site in Portland with mixed uses including a hotel and restaurant has gotten positive reviews from the planning board.

Court Reaffirms Rollings Moutain Wind Farm

The Bangor Daily News reports that the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled against the Friends of Lincoln Lakes and upheld unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the state's law that fast-tracks the permit process for Maine wind sites.

Bar Harbor Planning Board Rejects Hotel

The Fenceviewer reports that the Bar Harbor Planning Board has rejected a $12 million hotel proposal on grounds that it did not meet land use ordinance requirements for inclusion of year-round dwellings.

Parking Waterfront

The Press Herald has a story on the more than 1300 commercial parking spaces on Portland's Waterfront.

Bates Mill No. 5

The Sun Journal reports on the Lewiston City Council's vote to hold off on the demolition of Bates Mill No. 5, and another vote to proceed with a 378-space, $4.96 million parking garage on Lincoln Street.

Portland Waterfront Zoning

The Press Herald reports that some waterfront property owners are seeking to revise Portland's zoning of the waterfront to allow more non-marine uses.