Public Notices in Portland, Maine | Maine

The Portland Water District Board of Trustees will hold its monthly business meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 225 Douglass Street, Portland. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom; visit pwd.org for the link.

May 19, 2026Public Hearing Portland

Keenan Auction Co. advertises multiple upcoming online equipment and real estate auctions across Maine between May and June, listing properties, vehicles, and commercial assets for sale. Interested bidders must note auction dates and contact the auctioneer for details and registration.

May 16, 2026Bid Notice Portland

Greater Portland Council of Governments requests bids to supply heating and transportation fuels for communities and agencies in southern and central coastal Maine. Vendors must submit bids by May 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and obtain specifications from the GPCOG website.

May 16, 2026Bid Notice Portland

The Portland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider four appeals involving signage, setback, flood elevation, and an administrative appeal about window and ground-floor use violations.

May 15, 2026Public Hearing Portland

Maine DOT announces it will alter, widen, regrade, change drainage, and take rights in land for portions of Veranda Street and Sherwood Street (State Aid Highway No. 32) in Portland to establish a new right-of-way shown on the East Deering Pathways map.

May 14, 2026Public Hearing Portland

The City of Portland seeks sealed bids for removal and reconstruction of stone stairs linking Mackworth and Chenery Streets to Baxter Boulevard, including new granite stairs, handrails, and related site work. Bids are due electronically or by delivery by 3:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026.

May 14, 2026Bid Notice Portland

Portland Public Schools seeks qualifications from licensed early care and education programs to become Designated Partner Programs in its Early Childhood Inclusion Network, supporting children ages 3–5 with IEPs. Submissions are due May 30, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

May 14, 2026Bid Notice Portland

The Portland Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting and public hearings on May 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. to consider three zoning and major site plan proposals including a rezoning on Brighton Avenue and two multi-unit housing developments.

May 14, 2026Public Hearing Portland

Keenan Auction Co. will hold a foreclosure auction of 12 multi-unit buildings (133 total units) across Portland, Westbrook and Lewiston on June 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Portland Jetport. Buyers must qualify and review terms at KeenanAuction.com.

May 14, 2026Foreclosure Portland

The City of Portland seeks bids for a time-and-materials contract (Bid #26096) for signal, ADA, RRFB and lighting installations. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, and the one-year contract may be renewed up to four years.

May 13, 2026Bid Notice Portland

Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution L.L.C. plans to file (May 15, 2026) an Air Emission License transfer for the Portland facility at 7 Rand Rd. The DEP invites written comments and may hold a public hearing if requested within the specified timeframe.

May 13, 2026Public Hearing Portland

The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers to consider a First Step Inc dba Keg and Kraken application for a Class I FSE license at 653 Congress Street. The decision affects the business' ability to operate.

May 12, 2026Public Hearing Portland

The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM to consider Cocktail Mary LLC's application for a Class A Lounge license for premises at 30 Market Street, 2nd Floor. The decision will determine whether the establishment can operate as a lounge.

May 12, 2026Public Hearing Portland

The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers to consider The Velvet Dog LLC's application for a Class I full-service establishment at 24 Preble Street Unit 1. The hearing will determine whether the license is approved.

May 12, 2026Public Hearing Portland

The Portland City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY27 municipal budget on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Residents may provide written or oral comments and review the budget online beforehand.

May 8, 2026Public Hearing Portland

The City of Portland seeks sealed bids for pavement work on High Street (Congress Square to Park Ave), including milling, shim, overlay, curb and sidewalk work. Bids are due electronically or by delivery by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

May 7, 2026Bid Notice Portland

Widgery Wharf, Inc. plans to file a permit application with the Maine DEP on or about May 11, 2026 to expand a commercial pier, riprap, and to regularize after-the-fact floats at 1 Widgery Wharf in Portland. Public comments and hearing requests are invited under state process.

May 7, 2026Public Hearing Portland

The Maine Technology Institute Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Contact Brian Whitney at bwhitney@mainetechnology.org for more information or meeting details.

May 7, 2026Public Hearing Portland

Notice of unclaimed property held by Portland Police Department.

May 6, 2026Abandonment Portland

Probate hearing for Diane M. DeRusso's estate on June 10, 2026.

May 6, 2026Probate Portland

Request for proposals for engineering services for West Commercial Street Path Phase III.

May 5, 2026Bid Notice Portland

Bids for graffiti removal services due by May 27, 2026.

May 5, 2026Bid Notice Portland

Portland Public Schools seeks qualifications for early childhood education programs.

May 5, 2026Bid Notice Portland

Portland, Maine — Public Notices

The Portland Water District Board of Trustees will hold its monthly business meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 225 Douglass Street, Portland. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom; visit pwd.org for the link.

Keenan Auction Co. advertises multiple upcoming online equipment and real estate auctions across Maine between May and June, listing properties, vehicles, and commercial assets for sale. Interested bidders must note auction dates and contact the auctioneer for details and registration.

Greater Portland Council of Governments requests bids to supply heating and transportation fuels for communities and agencies in southern and central coastal Maine. Vendors must submit bids by May 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and obtain specifications from the GPCOG website.

The Portland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider four appeals involving signage, setback, flood elevation, and an administrative appeal about window and ground-floor use violations.

Maine DOT announces it will alter, widen, regrade, change drainage, and take rights in land for portions of Veranda Street and Sherwood Street (State Aid Highway No. 32) in Portland to establish a new right-of-way shown on the East Deering Pathways map.

The City of Portland seeks sealed bids for removal and reconstruction of stone stairs linking Mackworth and Chenery Streets to Baxter Boulevard, including new granite stairs, handrails, and related site work. Bids are due electronically or by delivery by 3:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026.

Portland Public Schools seeks qualifications from licensed early care and education programs to become Designated Partner Programs in its Early Childhood Inclusion Network, supporting children ages 3–5 with IEPs. Submissions are due May 30, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

The Portland Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting and public hearings on May 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. to consider three zoning and major site plan proposals including a rezoning on Brighton Avenue and two multi-unit housing developments.

Keenan Auction Co. will hold a foreclosure auction of 12 multi-unit buildings (133 total units) across Portland, Westbrook and Lewiston on June 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Portland Jetport. Buyers must qualify and review terms at KeenanAuction.com.

The City of Portland seeks bids for a time-and-materials contract (Bid #26096) for signal, ADA, RRFB and lighting installations. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, and the one-year contract may be renewed up to four years.

Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution L.L.C. plans to file (May 15, 2026) an Air Emission License transfer for the Portland facility at 7 Rand Rd. The DEP invites written comments and may hold a public hearing if requested within the specified timeframe.

The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers to consider a First Step Inc dba Keg and Kraken application for a Class I FSE license at 653 Congress Street. The decision affects the business' ability to operate.

The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM to consider Cocktail Mary LLC's application for a Class A Lounge license for premises at 30 Market Street, 2nd Floor. The decision will determine whether the establishment can operate as a lounge.

The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers to consider The Velvet Dog LLC's application for a Class I full-service establishment at 24 Preble Street Unit 1. The hearing will determine whether the license is approved.

The Portland City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY27 municipal budget on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Residents may provide written or oral comments and review the budget online beforehand.

The City of Portland seeks sealed bids for pavement work on High Street (Congress Square to Park Ave), including milling, shim, overlay, curb and sidewalk work. Bids are due electronically or by delivery by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Widgery Wharf, Inc. plans to file a permit application with the Maine DEP on or about May 11, 2026 to expand a commercial pier, riprap, and to regularize after-the-fact floats at 1 Widgery Wharf in Portland. Public comments and hearing requests are invited under state process.

The Maine Technology Institute Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Contact Brian Whitney at bwhitney@mainetechnology.org for more information or meeting details.

Notice of unclaimed property held by Portland Police Department.

Probate hearing for Diane M. DeRusso's estate on June 10, 2026.

Request for proposals for engineering services for West Commercial Street Path Phase III.

Bids for graffiti removal services due by May 27, 2026.

Portland Public Schools seeks qualifications for early childhood education programs.