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Sound isolation and acoustics between studios were paramount considerations, involving tightly constructed ductwork weaving through historic trusses.
Repairs, stabilization and protection of 12 stained-glass windows was a major piece of the project. The Main Street location provides better visibility.
The Maine Historical Society is not looking back but forward. Its new budget has allowed it to hire three new employees who bring a broad skill set to the organization.
The city council is forming a committee to work out recommendation on a design, cost estimate and funding plan to be sent to voters.
Joining founder Rob Whitten and principal Russ Tyson is Tom Lane, who has been with the firm since 2017 and now steps into the role of partner and owner.
Although Maine’s lighthouses are built for tumultuous weather and sea conditions, today’s extreme storms are prompting concern among preservationists.
Knickerbocker Group, a designer and builder of high-end homes and commercial spaces, has promoted Marta Peters to chief financial officer.
Upcoming projects include construction of an ADA-compliant bathroom and entrance, installation of a modern septic system, creation of a parking lot and a kitchen renovation.
Law office design and fit-up can be a statement about the firm and its growth. New spaces include features such as plenty of natural light and comfortable, collaborative areas for attorneys and clients.
Maine's largest architecture firm has promoted three members of its professional staff to this senior role.
Cost increases for the redevelopment of a 19th-century Bethel home into apartments prompted a community campaign to raise funds for completing the project.
The waterfront museum, which dates to the 1950s, has hired Kevin Daly Architects.
Walker Memorial Hall, dating back to 1892 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation after a period of neglect.
Subgrants will go to historic property owners for preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or energy-efficiency projects.
Over $2 million was raised for development of the center. Features include modern, compact shelving and expanded workspaces.
From a town hall to a music hall, Maine Preservation is out with its annual list of historic places that are in jeopardy.
Maine's housing shortage is fueling the cost of buying a home. In March, Maine's median home price was $381,500, up 9% from a year ago, according to Maine Listings. In Cumberland County, including the Portland area, the median sales price was $565,000 last month.
Higher prices are also putting pressure on the rental market. Young people, singles and families new to Maine are looking to get rentals, but so are potential home buyers who can't find a home in their price range. Higher interest rates are also an issue.
As a place to rent, Maine ranks No. 13 in the U.S., with average monthly rents reaching $1,971, according to a new Ipsos iSay survey of American renters.
With so many people shut out of buying a home, we're curious what alternatives people are finding.
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