A proposed amendment to the city’s mask mandate ordinance would put hazard pay back while the mask mandate remains in effect.
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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New arrivals in South Portland schools bring challenges and joy
With asylum seekers arriving in Portland housed in South Portland hotels, South Portland schools gear up for more English language learners and celebrate the excitement they bring.
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Committee recommends denying Portland request for consolidated high school
The full Maine State Board of Education will hear the district’s request to have the project considered for state funding next month and weigh whether to follow the construction committee’s recommendation.
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Portland Charter Commission seeks more time to come up with recommendations
It’s getting close to finalizing its first proposal – for a civilian police review board.
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Former Portland mayor facing eviction from Congress Street apartment
Ethan Strimling and his attorney allege the eviction is in retaliation for his forming a tenants union at the Trelawny Building.
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Portland officials ask for help as number of asylum seekers continues to grow
The city is housing about 1,150 people per night due to a steady increase in families arriving from the southern border.
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Portland charter commission hears proposals for City Hall leadership
The commission mainly asked questions on the two proposals Wednesday and is expected to deliberate and hear from the public at a later date.
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Portland council to consider banning sales of flavored tobacco products
The city would join Bangor and more than 330 municipalities around the U.S. that have passed restrictions on flavored tobacco.
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Family engagement specialist in Portland schools is in running for national award
Betsy Paz-Gyimesi is one of two Maine school employees being considered for the national RISE Award.
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Portland charter commission to discuss changes for mayor, city manager
A committee is bringing two proposals to the panel with varying degrees of power to be given to the mayor.