The Planning Board hears concerns over historic preservation and the neighborhood’s character.
Tom Bell
Portland sewer fee plan wouldn’t lower residents’ bills
Owners of buildings that use a lot of water would benefit, but homeowners would still pay double.
Who should pay for Portland’s sewer upgrades?
A city task force favors a new fee on properties that produce a lot of runoff to help fund the $170 million project.
Angus King says he won’t be spoiler in Maine Senate race
The independent says if it looks like he can’t win, he’ll drop out of the race to avoid skewing the results.
King would consider quitting Senate race if he couldn’t win
“I have no intention of being a spoiler,” King said in an interview with The Portland Press Herald.
Deadline limits charter schools opening in fall
The commission setting criteria for authorizing the schools may not decide until July 1.
In Senate race: Decisions, decisions
Maneuvering in the wake of Snowe’s departure is likely to hinge on U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine.
Under pressure, Michaud skips race for Senate
A national group fears Democrats could lose his 2nd District seat if he runs to replace Olympia Snowe, sources say, amid another busy day of political positioning.
More candidates jump into Maine’s congressional races
Sen. Olympia Snowe’s retirement has set off a scramble for Maine’s congressional seats. As of 1 p.m., 19 candidates have taken out petitions for the November races.
City hires lawyer to investigate Shipyard billing errors
The outside investigator is being hired to determine why Shipyard Brewing was not properly billed as much as $1.5 million for sewer usage.