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The discovery of gunpowder and the invention of the first fireworks (bamboo cases or rolled paper tubes filled with explosives) are historically
Did you know that The National Register of Historic Places has only been in existence since 1966? It is the official list of cultural resources
If you are thinking about buying a condo in Portland this summer, the following might be of interest. According to statistics available from
Most residents of Portland have probably not been following what has been going on with FEMA and its “attack” on our waterfront. Over a year
Published On: June 17, 2010By MichaelCategories: Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Maine WaterfrontA broker tour and rain – not always a good combination! Yet the tour that included 70 Stone Ridge Farm yesterday was highly successful, with
In an 8 to 1 vote the Portland City Council approved the $2.8 million tax break requested by the law firm of Pierce Atwood. The
The State Theatre in Portland has been closed since 2006, but may now be opening soon. Two Northeast music promoters
The federal homebuyer tax credit has not lapsed for everyone. Members members of
The federal tax credit did in fact have an impact on homes sales in Maine. As evidence, sales
The ferries that service Casco Bay have a long and interesting history. According to company records
The facility includes 23 oil tanks and a capacity of 3.5 million barrels
We have just published our May 2010 newsletter. You can view an archive of all posts here – Maine Home Connection Blog. In [...]






