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Tim Soley wants city planners to double the heights allowed for new building projects in the Old Port that create and preserve publicly accessible open space.

An 18-story addition to Portland's skyline raises the question of why the city should build tall – and why we should raise our sights so high.

A fundraising gala broke records and highlighted how much scholarship awardees contribute to the state.

Staff shortages, faulty parts and supply chain issues have factored into the list of non-working streetlights.

Construction on Portland's new 250-unit apartment complex is expected to be completed in 2023.

Construction on Portland's new 250-unit apartment complex is expected to be completed in 2023.

Construction on Portland's new 250-unit apartment complex is expected to be completed in 2023.

Construction on Portland's new 250-unit apartment complex is expected to be completed in 2023.

If it becomes Maine’s tallest building as expected, an 18-story apartment tower to be built in downtown Portland would claim a title that hasn’t changed hands in over half a century. Or, depending on the measuring stick, the “tallest” distinction could remain with a structure in Lewiston that’s held it since 1890. One thing is clear: Redfern Properties’ proposed 190-foot building at 200 Federal St., Portland, would be the first new high-rise to rise anywhere in Maine for over a deca...

Proposal for Portland’s tallest building clears a hurdle A zoning amendment to allow an 18-story apartment building downtown was endorsed by the Planning Board, but still needs City Council approval. Share This digital rendering shows the proposed 18-story apartment building, right of center. It would be taller than any building in Portland, including the 13-story One Center Center, at left of center in this image. Courtesy of Redfern Properties/Ryan Senatore Architecture A proposal to buil...