Maine

Housing First

Some advocates believe that providing the homeless with their own housing -– and not just relegating them to shelters -– is the only way to succeed.

April 29, 2005 - Portland Phoenix

Maine's North Woods At A Crossroads

Maine residents with concerns about the impact of the project have already petitioned LURC to freeze development around Moosehead until the state creates a long-range plan to guide growth there.

April 7, 2005 - Portland Press Herald

Kyoto Treaty's Business Opportunities

Even though the U.S. has not signed the Kyoto treaty on climate change, a program encourages businesses in Maine to benefit from the growing market for renewable energy products and services.

April 6, 2005 - MaineToday.com

Make Energy, Not War

Peace Action Maine seeks to transition the state's economy from shipbuilding to sustainable energy.

April 4, 2005 - Portland Phoenix

Mercury Pollution Increasing

Study finds that Mercury pollution is more extensive in Northeast.

March 13, 2005 - Portland Press Herald

New Wal-Mart Brings New Problems

A new Wal-Mart causes traffic jams in Waterville, Maine.

February 1, 2005 - MaineToday.com

Portland, Maine Reverses The Brain Drain

This New England college town continues to develop the winning formula for attracting young professionals working in the 'creative economy'.

September 28, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Form-Based Codes Can Protect Main Street

To strike a balance between retail chains and local businesses, town and cities need to adopt form-based codes.

September 1, 2004 - The Seattle Times

In Maine, A Shipyard That Endures

As Bath Iron Works struggles, the city clings to its way of life.

April 21, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Learning The Lessons Of Urban Sprawl

How urban sprawl is changing Maine.

April 14, 2004 - Press Herald

Portland, Maine: Growth Comes At A Price

Portland, Maine tops a variety of lists as one of the most livable communities in America, but can it afford to pay the price of its success?

February 9, 2004 - Portland Press Herald

Cluster Developments Approved

Smart growth's benefits are not enough to counter the market incentives to sprawl.

December 10, 2003 - Portland Press Herald

Keeping Them Honest

How a non-profit is testing for housing discrimination in Maine.

October 22, 2003 - Portland Phoenix

Beatrix Farrand's Final Garden

The last garden of the famous landscape gardener is saved through purchase by a newly-formed non-profit.

September 19, 2003 - Mount Desert Islander

An Act To Protect Motor Vehicles From Dangerous Pedestrians

Newly-introduced legislation would change Maine's law requiring motorists to stop for pedestrians.

January 22, 2003 - Portland Press Herald

Mayor Says Immigrants Strain City's Resources

Mayor of Lewiston, Maine, outraged many by his letter saying that Somali immigrants were depleting the city's resources and discouraged new immigrants from moving to Lewiston.

October 21, 2002 - National Public Radio

Mayor Asks New Immigrants To Stay Away

In the nation's "whitest state," a mayor warns that Somali immigrants are taxing the city's resources.

October 15, 2002 - The Washington Post

One Of The Few Secession Successes

A small community in Maine demonstrates that secession can succeed. But secession is only the beginning of a long process.

September 22, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

What Happens If You Shut Down City Hall?

What if they shut down city hall and nothing happened?A Maine town has become America's most extreme experiment in smallgovernment.

August 22, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

New England Town Moves To Preserve Open Space

The Town of Freeport, Maine approved an ordinance requiring developers to custer homes and preserve open space.

April 13, 2002 - Portland Press Herald

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