MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
Grace Benninghoff
Staff Writer
Grace covers city hall and Greater Portland for the Press Herald. She previously covered reproductive health for Texas Monthly and served as the local host of All Things Considered at Vermont Public. Before moving to Maine, Grace attended Columbia Journalism School in New York City and spent many years in Colorado and Oregon working in the non-profit sector. When she isn't reporting you can find her trail-running with her dog Loma, practicing her Spanish, surfing, or making pottery.
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Tucked away on the slopes of Munjoy Hill, Portland’s largest community orchard is thriving
Mount Joy Orchard, which is open to anyone who wants to harvest fruit, added a wildflower garden, blueberry bushes and American chestnuts this season.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State
Candidates finalized for 3 open seats on Portland City Council this November
With all 3 sitting city councilors relinquishing their seats, local elections have drawn a range of political veterans and newcomers. The November ballot also includes 3 school board seats.
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Portland’s Kiwanis Pool closing for renovations, but the project is $5 million short on funding
Two of the city’s 3 community pools soon will be shut down for planned upgrades, leaving area swimmers with limited options.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Portland state representative is seeking reelection, and a City Council seat this fall
Grayson Lookner has thrown his hat into a crowded race for an at-large seat on Portland’s City Council while also seeking reelection to the state House of Representatives, where he has already served two terms.
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Breaching whale slams into power boat, flipping it off Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Two fishermen were rescued by two Maine brothers who were boating nearby and shot video of the incident Tuesday.
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Portland City Council approves loan for affordable housing project in Woodfords Corner
Another proposed affordable housing project vote was delayed after Councilor Kate Sykes voted against allowing it to be considered without a second reading.
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Proposed Portland affordable housing developments face key vote
The two developments before the City Council would add more than 100 new units of affordable housing in Bayside and Woodfords Corner.
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Teen dies when car hits moose in Millinocket
State police say Landon Gardner, 17, died Tuesday in a collision that sent his car off the road and into trees on Poplar Street in T3 Indian Purchase.
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Portland city manager nominates new director of health and human services
Maggie McLoughlin was nominated by city manager Danielle West. The City Council is expected to approve her appointment at their meeting on Monday.