Residents and businesses have been calling for changes to the busy downtown corridor amid reports of drug use and public disturbances. The city is responding with several new projects.
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 City Council approves $286M general fund budget, despite General Assistance uncertainty
The budget will raise the overall tax rate by 7.4%, the city says, and pull about $9 million from the rainy day fund to account for federal and state funding cuts.
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A year in, Portland’s pilot housing first program helped house dozens of people
The city and MaineHousing hope to continue the program for at least another year.
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City proposes new child care center in Portland’s empty Barron Center building
The City Council’s Housing and Economic Development committee will consider the proposal at its meeting Tuesday.
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What you need to know about Portland’s property revaluation
Portland has sent out new property valuations for homeowners after a monthslong reassessment process. The assessed value of your property will impact how much you pay in taxes next year.
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Portland’s property revaluation results are in — and homeowners are not happy
This is the second revaluation of homes in the city since 2021, when the Portland City Council voted to mandate a reassessment of property values every 5 years.
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Portland tenants union, city staff face off over rent control at council workshop
Tenants unions, city staff and rental housing authorities presented conflicting information about how thoroughly the ordinance is being enforced.
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Portland breaks ground on new Kiwanis Pool expected to open in 2026
The pool will include a splash pad, waterslides, wheelchair-accessible pool entry and lap lanes.
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Portland Memorial Day event honors veterans who died in active duty
The Deering Center Memorial Day Procession and Commemoration was held for its 12th year and drew a few hundred people.
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Portland voters could see a $20 minimum wage proposal on the November ballot
The council’s Housing and Economic Development Committee voted Tuesday night to advance a proposal to increase the minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2029. Last summer, the council shot down a nearly identical proposal.