MAINE PUBLIC • February 20, 2023
A proposal by the administration of Gov. Janet Mills to divert money away from dredging Portland Harbor has been rejected, as Maine lawmakers stand by an earlier commitment to contribute $10 million toward the dredging project. Jessica Grondin, a spokeswoman for the city of Portland, said the project will directly benefit 30 private commercial properties along the waterfront. Portland and South Portland officials are hoping to receive an additional $10 million from the federal government for the $32 million project.