Sanctuary Auditorium

Mainebiz reports that the St. Lawrence Arts Center on Munjoy Hill in Portland is moving forward with plans to build a 400 seat performing arts hall.

April Home Sales

Mainebiz reports a 63% increase in Maine home sales over April 2009, with an increase in the median sales price.

Game Changer?

The Mainebiz story on Pierce Atwood's proposed move from Monument Square to Commercial Street suggests that this might represent a new direction in the development of the Portland Waterfront.

Development Pushing Back Forests

The Press Herald has a story on a Harvard University report that forests in Maine and other New England states have reversed a trend and are now shrinking as a result of housing and commercial development.

Passamaquoddy LNG Lease Cancelled

The Bangor Daily News reports that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has canceled the land lease that the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point had entered into with Quoddy Bay LNG, which planned to construct a liquified natural gas terminal on the site.

Jordan's Meat Redevelopment Approved

Mainebiz reports that the Portland Planning Board has approved plans for a 122 room Hampton Inn on the site of the former Jordan's Meat plant. The plans also include a 180-seat restaurant and 12 condominium units.

Maine Home Sales Increase

MPBN reports a 46% increase in Maine home sales in March over the same month last year.