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Published
July 26, 2023

Portland tests out changes at busy downtown intersection

The five-way intersection at Center, Fore, Pleasant and York streets has undergone a temporary revamp in an effort to make it more safe for pedestrians.
Published
July 26, 2023

The Wrap: Quanto Basta opens on Congress Street

Also, the Maine State Oyster Eating Championship is revived in Castine, Wavy Days beer fest returns to Thompson's Point, and Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for third year.
Published
July 24, 2023

Portland City Hall to be closed Friday, Aug. 11

The office will be closed for a software upgrade, but staff will be available by phone and email during the closure.
Published
July 21, 2023

City manager defends bonuses for some employees as recruitment, retention tool

Danielle West said the $240,000 the city spent on bonuses for some employees recognizes them for jobs that have gotten tougher with staffing problems. The city will have a meeting next week to hear about union concerns.
Published
July 20, 2023

Portland awards bonuses to select employees, prompting union complaints

A city spokesperson said the $240,000 in merit bonuses went to employees who took on more work because of staffing shortages.

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Published
July 19, 2023

The Wrap: Frying Dutchman closes as chef-owner helps reopen Brunswick’s Tao Yuan

Also, a new Scandinavian bakery comes to Saco, the Kneading Conference returns to Skowhegan for a 16th year, and Little Pig expands to a 6-day schedule.
Published
July 17, 2023

Portland council presses pause on proposal to change referendum process

The council voted 6-3 Monday night to indefinitely postpone action on a proposal to make several changes to the citizen-initiated referendum process.
Published
July 17, 2023

Portland City Council approves annual city budget

The council also approved amendments, including money for the clean elections program, to reorganize the city's Executive Department and to hire a nurse for the Barron Center's Office of Elder Affairs.
Published
July 17, 2023

Police say 2 women report they were drugged at Old Port establishment

Police are investigating and reviewing video from Thursday night.
Published
July 16, 2023

Oil spill training exercise planned for Portland Harbor on Monday

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection says the four-day-long operation will be visible from the Casco Bay Bridge, Veterans Memorial Bridge and I-295.