Private fundraising efforts are helping the men find shelter for now, but they worry about their long-term housing options as city shelters remain full.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Schools and Education
Portland council working to establish ethics, police boards approved by voters
There’s no firm deadline for when the 2 must be in place, but it’s likely to still be several months before they’re operational.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Portland voters could see another rent control referendum in November
A group says it has gathered signatures to put rent control on Portland’s ballot again, this time focused on smaller landlords, even as the City Council looks at making changes to the referendum process.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, News
Portland voters soundly reject proposal to eliminate rent control cap
Portland voters opposed Question A, a proposal to ease rent control limits on landlords, 67% to 33%.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland City Council and police chief meet in private to discuss April 1 neo-Nazi rally
Officials cited an ongoing criminal investigation, details of which would need to remain confidential, as the reason the discussion was held in executive session.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland councilors approve contract to provide services at asylum seekers’ shelter
The contract was approved 8-1 for a 180-bed shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland looks for answers as new homeless encampments pop up around the city
With people living in at least 130 tents scattered throughout the city, officials have planned a listening session for next week to hear questions and concerns about encampments.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland City Council postpones budget vote in hopes of getting General Assistance relief
The city has asked Gov. Janet Mills to support an increase in General Assistance reimbursements, as well as for help with state coordination of services to asylum seekers and additional emergency shelters.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Landlords, realtors ramp up spending ahead of rent control referendum
Backers of Question A, which would remove the 5% cap on rent increases when apartments turn over, have raised and spent far more than opponents headed into the June 13 election.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Assistant superintendent from Philadelphia chosen as Portland’s next schools leader
Ryan Scallon, who is an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia school system, will replace former superintendent Xavier Botana.