A proposal to adopt restrictions on cruise ships rather than send the question to voters failed to pass after the council didn’t reach the number of votes needed to waive a second reading.
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.
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Portland City Council to hold public hearings, vote on sending referendum questions to ballot
Several councilors said they are frustrated by the referendum process and see potential for unintended consequences in using it excessively to create policy.
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City of Portland seeks proposals for COVID relief funds
The city has an additional $11.2 million in federal aid to spend, and is looking for eligible projects.
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Portland adds new parcel to expand Riverton Trolley Park
With the help of a donation from Allagash Brewing Company, the city’s Land Bank Commission has added just under an acre of new park space.
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Portland offers free summer program for kids at city parks and playgrounds
The Park and Play program provides informal games, activities and crafts at five locations through Aug. 12.
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Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels
It’s also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn’t involved with as many arrivals.
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‘It takes an incredible toll:’ Hot weather adds challenges for Maine firefighters
Fire departments are increasing staff and stressing hydration at scenes when the weather is hot and humid, which brings added risks of heat exhaustion and hyperthermia to an already dangerous job.
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Tenants union raising money to help former Portland mayor fight eviction
A GoFundMe campaign has brought in more than $3,700 so far to help Ethan Strimling pay legal fees in his battle against landlord Geoffrey Rice.
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Portland City Councilor Tae Chong won’t seek reelection this fall
The District 3 councilor said he is frustrated with work to create affordable housing and sees more challenges coming with the economy, referendum questions and potential changes to city government.
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Portland will wait until after November election to hire a new top administrator
The search could stretch into 2024 if voters decide to enact a set of recommendations from the charter commission that would change the structure of city leadership.