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.