The wet, heavy snow brings out a mix of resignation, excitement and anger among some of those braving the nor’easter Thursday.
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 says fake parking notices were put up around city
The city says the fake notices alerted the public to new parking policies that do not exist.
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Portland school board member announces run for City Council
Ben Grant, who filled Roberto Rodriguez’s seat on the school board in 2022, is again campaigning to succeed him in November.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland City Council to consider dissolving rental advisory committee that calls itself ineffective
The councilors will vote Monday on whether to dissolve the group, which was established in 2016 after the Noyes Street fire that killed 6 people.
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Portland to scrutinize businesses’ taxable equipment as city tries to increase revenue
For the first time in at least 50 years, a contractor hired by the city will send people door to door to determine what business property in the city is subject to taxes.
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State revokes license at Portland motel used as emergency housing for asylum seekers
After a complaint, an inspection at the Motel 6 found a cockroach infestation. The code violation will force families staying at the property to move out by July 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Portland City Councilor Roberto Rodriguez will not run for second term
The councilor is stepping away from city government after 2 terms on the school board and one on the council.
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Portland cuts ties with contractor on Congress Square redesign
The city and Gordon Contracting parted ways in October after they clashed over how to handle electrical wiring discovered under the construction site. The city says it hopes to restart construction this summer.
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Portland is now ticketing cars with expired registrations. People have noticed.
Since the new regulations went into effect on Nov. 15, the city has issued 1,567 tickets for unregistered vehicles, a violation previously left up to police to enforce.
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Attorneys threaten to sue Portland over homeless encampments
A draft of the lawsuit was sent to city leaders last week, signaling that should encampments pop up in Portland again, the city could face legal action if it doesn’t promptly clear them.