PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • April 24, 2025
The City of Portland is taking steps to remove contaminated soil unearthed during renovations to Fitzpatrick Stadium, the future home of the Hearts of Pine professional soccer team. On Monday, the City Council will vote on whether to accept a federal Brownfields grant worth $205,000 to dispose of 850 cubic yards of contaminated soil currently fenced off near the field’s parking lot, according to a meeting agenda posted by the city. The soil was excavated last year as part of more than $2.5 million worth of upgrades to ready Fitzpatrick for the Hearts of Pine.