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So, I'm guessing the "Mixed Use" spot right at the entrance is the Costco site. I also have to wonder what kind of permits they'll need...

Guys! I know the crane is taking top billing right now but I think I cracked the code with the pocket park! Stay tuned - I am so...

"Certain people"? Please correct me if I am wrong, but I think what you are saying is that Westbrook is losing its status as the last of...

There is no way an insurance underwriter would sign off on this if the risk was too high. Is it without risk? Of course not. The risk...

Good question. That second picture you posted, the wide shot, shows the crane tips reaching above the helipad surfaces.

That's some seriously lurid text from the Gray Lady! I can only imagine how the Daily News and Post covered it. Thanks for the info.

In 1977 everything changed from "the accident" (see link below). Since then, there are no helicopter landings on building rooftops in...

Here's the link to the Press Herald article: Giant crane assembled to help build state’s tallest building in downtown Portland Just...

Nice response by you in the Portland Press Herald this morning Max. The other fact that is always overlooked is the total height which...

Put the jib on today - seems like it's fully assembled? All three cranes: Sun Life, Wex 1 & 2, a tiny bit of Covetrus/hotel. When...

My uneasiness with heights would not permit me to be a tower crane operator and it looks more unstable the higher it gets. The crane...

One must hope that the applicable regulations are being followed, with obstruction lights etc. Human error can always be a factor...

Yes, they are all LifeFlight of Maine and they arrive from the north (Lewiston, Augusta, and Bangor, primarily). All of these pilots...

This crane operator is going to have a spectacular view. They'll be able to see from Peaks Island to Westbrook