Traffic and pedestrian movement were concerns related to a 30-story tower proposed for an Old Port infill site. The planning board has received pro and con public comments.
Boston had the Big Dig, but Portland has the Back Cove South Storage facility: visible from I-295, the project consists of massive underground conduits capable of holding 3.5 million gallons of stormwater and sewage during heavy rains.
For 12 years, the Police Activities League community center has served at-risk children. The positive impact has been profound, said City Manager Phil Crowell.
The Portland engineering firm, whose projects range from a Buddhist temple to affordable housing and stormwater infrastructure, found a much-needed larger space for its headquarters.
Maine companies scored high in the Corporate Equality Index’s annual review of LGBTQ+ policies, with Hannaford Supermarkets again receiving a perfect score.
The $99.4 million campus development project includes the creation of a 580-bed Portland Commons Residence Hall, a Career and Student Success Center and a one-acre campus green.