Maine Preservation is calling for nominations for its 2026 Most Endangered Historic Places. Previous listings have included bridges, mill buildings, churches, clock towers, schools and even whole neighborhoods.
The deal puts New Hampshire-based Irwin Marine under the same ownership as Yarmouth Boat Yard, Moose Landing Marina, Freedom Boat Club of Maine, Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast, Portland Sea Taxi and Maine Boating Academy.
After buying the Hearth Doctor in February 2024, Rob Beardsley moved the showroom from Topsham to a larger space in Brunswick and acquired a similar business in Yarmouth.
"We've never had a space of our own to just open the doors and host guests, so by adding this incredible space to our operation, our goal is to add events throughout the year right here in our home," said Amy Caramante, who heads up communications for Big Tree.
Over 1,260 properties will be affected by the moratorium in the section of town west of U.S. Route 1 and including much of Main and West Main streets, Sligo Road, West and East Elm streets and North Road.
Construction of a new 34-duplex apartment complex in Saco is underway near Thornton Academy, on a 4.5-acre parcel in York County's only opportunity zone.