City Councilor Cheryl Leeman says her group will oppose the measure on a limited budget.
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City to hold meetings for block grant funds
The city will hold three neighborhood meetings this month to discuss how it should spend about $2.1 million.
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Peaks seeks talks with city on village corporation idea
The council has discussed using Bustins Island in Freeport as a model for governing itself as a village corporation.
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Hurricane the perfect storm for tourism
Earl brings two cruise ships — and more than 4,000 people — into Portland Harbor ahead of schedule.
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New car shop features foreign policy
Two Somalis will provide sales and service to immigrants unfamiliar with the auto business
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On eve of construction, critics say floating pier too limiting
While a fixed berth would be more versatile, state officials say there’s not enough money.
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City not fazed by lawsuit over island ‘taxi’
Councilors insist that it’s proper to require licensure for a Peaks Island golf-cart taxi that accepts only tips.
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City won’t back down on Peaks golf cart taxi issue
City Councilor John Anton and City Attorney Gary Wood said the council’s decision to amend the city’s taxi regulations was legal.
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Debate heats up on voting by noncitizens in Portland
City councilors allow the question on this fall’s ballot after hearing from both advocates and critics.
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Parkers, pay attention or pay up
Municipal and business leaders say it’s too soon to know the effects of losing the parking ticket forgiveness program.