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Cities seek millions to help pay for dredging around Portland, South Portland waterfronts

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation January 24, 2023

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Low tide along the Portland waterfront looking toward Portland Pier from Custom Wharf in August. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer Portland, South Portland and the Portland Harbor Commission plan to again apply for millions in federal funding to help pay for dredging around wharves, piers and marinas where silt has built up and reduced water depth and usable berthing space for the boats that use them. The group’s application, due Feb.... + full article



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