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.