Portland

When built, the tower would be the tallest, by far, in Maine and in northern New England. The project is the first major test of Portland's new height allowances, which the city approved last year.

Supporters hope the fast charger can help accelerate the transition away from fossil fuel engine in some of Maine's marine industries.

A Maine Center for Economic Policy analysis says 15,000 workers will see an average increase to their income of nearly $2,100 a year.

It's the first major project to test Portland's new zoning requirements and height allowances that the city updated last year.

State authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire that killed two people Sunday on Portland's Munjoy Hill. The structure had been cited for previous fire code violations but repairs had been made to improve safety.

City councilors have said they need more time to review inclusionary zoning rules approved several years ago. Under those rules, developers must provide one unit of income-restricted rental housing for every 28 hotel rooms that are built in Portland or pay a fee.

In Portland, the issues of affordable housing and homelessness are front-and-center, as encampments have grown across the city. The issues have divided public opinion and dominated the city's five-way mayoral race.

It was the second time the council has voted on the measure, which would have declared a temporary state of emergency and added 50 more beds to the shelter.

A special Portland, Maine edition of the board game Monopoly released on Friday. It's the first Maine city to receive an official, custom version of the Hasbro classic.

The creation of historic districts in the city of Portland has not displaced residents or affected affordability, according to a new analysis commissioned by the city. —