The City Council approved the 50-bed expansion last fall on a temporary basis and it has been in effect ever since. The planning board’s decision makes that expansion permanent.
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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Cracking the ‘ReCode’ that could decide Portland’s housing future
The city released its map of proposed zoning changes and is asking for public input this summer before it sends its proposal to the planning board and on to the City Council in the fall.
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Portland is updating its zoning laws. What does that mean?
Portland has embarked on a yearslong process to update its zoning laws, but what does that mean and why is it taking so long?
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Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe
George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column ‘What’s Up.’ He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland City Council approves $161 million school budget
The council voted unanimously to pass the school board’s $161.4 million proposal, which now goes to voters for final approval.
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Libbytown community garden temporarily closed because of contaminated soil
The Portland garden will reopen next month with new raised beds. But some gardeners say they may not return and the city still has to finish testing other gardens.
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Portland City Council set to vote on school budget
The council heard a first reading of the budget on Monday night along with public comment. They will vote on the budget on May 20.
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Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions.
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City review of new Roux Institute turns to highway ramp, bike lanes, buses and parking
When complete, the new campus is expected to host about 5,000 students in East Deering at the site of the former B&M Baked Beans factory.
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Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon advances to top 10 on ‘American Idol’
After advancing to the top 12 on Sunday, Gagnon sang ‘Something in the Orange’ by Zach Bryan on Monday night, earning a place in the top 10.