Monday’s council meeting was the first in-person meeting in over 2 years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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 resume in-person meetings for first time in 2 years
The mayor asks those who come to ‘bring your patience’ as the city adjusts to in-person meetings for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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No more changing of the clocks? For some Mainers, it’s a ‘no-brainer.’
A proposal before Congress would make daylight saving time permanent, a change some in Maine say would be better for business, agriculture and outdoor time.
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Portland starting search for new city manager, whose role may be reduced
The Portland Charter Commission is considering changes that could significantly weaken the authority of Jon Jennings‘ successor.
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Portland Charter Commission will revisit discussion on leadership models
The commission also votes to send a proposal for universal resident voting to its attorney to draft into formal charter language and rejects a proposal to increase city councilor pay.
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Portland Charter Commission preparing to vote on key proposals, including leadership models
A public hearing and vote on leadership models is scheduled for Wednesday, though some commissioners said they’re not expecting final decisions.
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Portland City Council approves renaming of park following request from family
The councilors vote unanimously to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park in city ordinance.
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Should Portland city councilors be paid more?
A proposal before the Charter Commission would increase stipends from $6,947 annually to about $17,900.
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Portland family’s request to change park’s name raises questions about history
The Noyes family is asking for Bedford Park to be renamed Noyes Park, but a decision has twice been delayed as city councilors seek more information.
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Committee advances proposal to give more budget authority to Portland school board
The full Charter Commission will now look at the proposal, which would eliminate City Council approval of the school budget and send it directly from the school board to voters.