The prospective buyer is a global supplier of thermal protection systems and textiles for the aerospace, defense, medical and industrial markets. It has operations at seven U.S. sites, including Maine plants in North Monmouth and Winthrop.
Hope House, operated by Penobscot Community Health Center, had been on the verge of closing. With help from recently approved state funding, Preble Street will begin running the shelter in February.
The orthopedics practice, to be known as Clarion View Partners, would retain ownership of an ambulatory surgery center at 33 Sewall St. in Portland. A Florida management company would own half the business.
A temporary moratorium is intended to give officials time to consider potential changes to the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance, which applies to hotel development.
After facing criticism related to a recent spill of toxic firefighting foam at Brunswick Executive Airport, Kristine Logan has resigned as executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.