Former city councilor Nick Mavodones, one of the group’s leaders, says ‘trying to govern the city through referendum I think is a bad idea.’
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 inLocal & State, News
Short-term rental proposal sparks debate about impact on Peaks and other Portland islands
Some on Peaks Island say a proposal to further restrict short-term rentals in Portland will have an outsized impact on the island and seasonal rentals, though supporters of the referendum say it will add to affordable housing.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland launches search for first diversity, equity and inclusion director
The position is newly funded in the city budget approved in June and follows recommendations from the Racial Equity Steering Committee last year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Portland looks for firm to help with search for new police chief
The city is looking to fill the position vacated by former Chief Frank Clark in November and has issued a request for proposals for a search firm.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland struggles to recruit staff needed for after-school program
The city needs 10 additional staff to run the after-school portion of the Before & After the Bell program, which is scheduled to start Sept. 6.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland’s bike-share program finally gets rolling
The city and Tandem Mobility, which is running the program, expect to have 200 bicycles available for rent at 40 locations on the Portland peninsula by Sept. 1.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Groups forming on both sides of Portland referendums
Five committees hoping to influence voters have registered so far with the city, including one that’s fed up with all the ballot questions.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Nation & World, New England
Former Minot man sentenced to 8 months in prison for role in U.S. Capitol riot
Glen Mitchell Simon was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to a charge of disorderly and disruptive conduct at the Capitol.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Development plan approved for Congress Street block with hotel, condos and shops
The plan calls for nearly 300 condos, a hotel and retail space, though subsequent site plan approvals for individual phases are needed.
Posted inLocal & State
Mainers with family in Tigray region of Ethiopia wait and worry as civil war drags on
Nearly 2 years into the conflict, a father in Westbrook says his wife and daughter are stuck in Tigray while many families lack the ability to communicate with their loved ones.