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Historic Church Seeks New Life in Portland | Portland Maine News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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A historic Portland church, built in 1928 and listed for $2.45M, is back on the market seeking a buyer who can preserve its legacy while unlocking its potential. Originally slated for adaptive reuse with apartments and a retained sanctuary, the deal fell through — now the church is open to similar proposals. With interest from developers, affordable housing groups, and even an opioid recovery center, the 31,000 sq ft building’s unique layout and downtown prime location (with 12 parking spots) make it highly desirable. Despite financial strain and needed upgrades, the church remains active, hosting four congregations, a theater group, and a music nonprofit. The pastor hopes philanthropist Mackenzie Scott will step in — and assures the congregation will have final say on any offer, trusting the right opportunity will come along. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d893f517b6131224