Biddeford-area legislative candidates talk housing, affordability and immigrationThe 3 Democratic incumbents and 2 independent challengers for state House and Senate seats also discussed education and the opioid crisis at Thursday night's forum.Portland Press Herald4d agoWhole story →HealthBuildmaine legislative forum
I-295 will be repaved between Portland and TopshamA $28M federal grant will help pay to resurface and improve drainage on the northbound and southbound lanes of a 22-mile section of the highway, officials said.Portland Press Herald4d agoWhole story →Buildi 295 repaving project
Sen. King bill could speed up, reduce costs for some affordable housing projectsMaine's independent senator has proposed a bill that would make a national database for affordable housing developers to find American-made products compliant with the federal Build America, Buy America program.Portland Press Herald4d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyHR 9194build america buy america act reform
Endorsing Tim Nangle for Senate District 26 | LetterState Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, has built a legislative record grounded in the same instinct that defined his 27-year career as a Portland Fire Department paramedic: showing up for people when it matters. As Senate chair of the Transportation Committee, Nangle led passage of a two-year Highway Fund budget that passed unanimously, along with a […]Portland Press Herald12d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentmaine senate election
Portland City Council sends median ban to committeeThe decision Monday sets up a policy debate on an issue that previously ended up in federal court.Portland Press Herald14d agoWhole story →BuildJusticeportland median ban proposal
Windham receives $80,000 grant for climate preparedness programThe grant was part of $4.7 million announced by Gov. Janet Mills for Community Action Grant funding.Portland Press Herald22d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetJanet Millsclimate grant announcement