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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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Portland councilors weigh future of moratorium that halted Live Nation project
Two councilors suggest resolving concerns about the plan by requiring large venues to contribute a percentage of ticket prices to support public transportation, local entertainers and independent venues.
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Portland City Council rejects $9.3M jetport parking lot, renews Back Cove Festival through 2028
Councilors heard public comment Monday night from residents who overwhelmingly opposed the lot but supported the festival in Payson Park.
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Cumberland County commissioners poised to weigh in on ICE use of jail
Monday’s meeting could determine whether the county continues allowing federal immigration detention at its jail. Advocates plan to rally beforehand and urge the commissioners to end the agreement.
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Planned closure of trail near Tukey’s Bridge frustrates Portland bike commuters
Unitil is planning to close a section of Back Cove Trail next week to retire a natural gas pipeline. Some cyclists and pedestrians say they’ve been annoyed by a perceived lack of communication and multiple delays.
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Back Cove Festival contract sent to Portland City Council, despite concerns
After several weeks of negotiations to address concerns about transparency and community impact, the Housing and Economic Development Committee advanced an agreement that would extend the Payson Park festival through 2028.
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Portland, rail authority, MaineHealth at odds over potential new Amtrak station location
Stakeholders have advocated for building a new Downeaster station on St. John Street, near Northern Light Mercy Hospital. But city leaders prefer a spot farther north, close to Maine Medical Center employee parking.
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Portland committee advances proposal to raise fines for snow-ban parking violations
If approved by the full City Council, the new fine structure will go into effect this winter.
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Back Cove Festival contract stalls after Portland councilors, residents raise concerns
A City Council committee postponed a vote on advancing a 3-year contract to continue the Payson Park festival. Organizers say any further delays could make a 2026 edition of the event unlikely, since musicians are already planning their tour schedules.
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Portland proposes steeper fines for parking violations during snow bans
City staff have also recommended adding or extending parking areas and changing towing penalties. The City Council’s Sustainability & Transportation committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss the proposal.