In the wake of climate disasters in Texas and California, city officials are updating their blueprint for extreme weather events for the first time since 2012.
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What’s up with those new athletic complexes on the Back Cove trail?
Facilities have been reinstalled after a stormwater retention project required them to be razed 4 years ago.
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Portland neighbors organize to make West End safer with traffic calming projects
A spike in pedestrian deaths motivated some neighborhood residents to take matters into their own hands while urging the city to consider further improvements.
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Portland rent board recommends its largest fine yet, accusing landlord of illegal rent hikes
The rent board is seeking to fine Geoffrey Rice more than $170,000 for repeated rent control violations at 2 of his properties, but whether the punishment will be enforced remains unclear.
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Portland Jetport incentives for airline with ICE contract prompt concern from city officials, residents
Though Avelo Airlines says it has not carried out any deportations from Maine, some city leaders are also concerned that they would be unable to track or prevent such flights.
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Portland City Council will revisit concert venue moratorium
The council’s Sustainability and Transportation committee last week recommended adopting a moratorium to delay a proposed music hall downtown, but the full council still has to vote.
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Portland unveils plans to revitalize Congress Street amid growing safety concerns
Residents and businesses have been calling for changes to the busy downtown corridor amid reports of drug use and public disturbances. The city is responding with several new projects.
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A year in, Portland’s pilot housing first program helped house dozens of people
The city and MaineHousing hope to continue the program for at least another year.
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City proposes new child care center in Portland’s empty Barron Center building
The City Council’s Housing and Economic Development committee will consider the proposal at its meeting Tuesday.
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Portland breaks ground on new Kiwanis Pool expected to open in 2026
The pool will include a splash pad, waterslides, wheelchair-accessible pool entry and lap lanes.