The city’s program is the state’s only one still issuing needles to drug users on a one-for-one basis, despite Gov. Janet Mill’s order that relaxed such restrictions.
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United States attorney for Maine stepping down, at Biden’s request
Halsey Frank, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump as the state’s top federal prosecutor, says his resignation will become effective Sunday.
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Portland mayor’s proclamation accidentally opens old wounds
Mayor Kate Snyder, whose acknowledgement of Khojaly Remembrance Day inflamed longstanding tensions between Mainers with Armenian and Azerbaijani ties, says future proclamation requests will face more scrutiny.
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Maine Public’s president to retire
Mark Vogelzang will retire on June 30 after serving the network of public television and radio stations for 9 years.
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Portland councilor wants to reconsider vote rejecting Munjoy Hill Historic District
City Councilor Andrew Zarro, who was one of five councilors who voted against the proposal, would like the council to take more time to address unanswered questions and revisit the issue on April 5.
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Portland will proceed with spraying plan to kill browntail moths in Deering Oaks
A citizens group that pushed the city’s pesticide ordinance wants the city to used organic pesticides if the webs can’t be removed by hand.
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Portland plans to use pesticides in Deering Oaks to curb browntail moth infestation
The response plan calls for relocating the Portland Farmers Market for 6 weeks and closing the popular park to the public for 1 or 2 days in May to allow for spraying.
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Snowstorm to hit Maine as early as Monday afternoon
Sanford and other areas of York County could get between 12 and 18 inches of snow during the nor’easter, the National Weather Service says.
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Greater Portland immigrant leaders welcome end of so-called Muslim travel ban
Panelists describe former President Donald Trump’s action as racist, fomenting hatred, and a measure that tarnished America’s reputation as a beacon of light for those fleeing violence and persecution.
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Portland businesses struggle to keep up with new $18 hazard pay
Some have cut hours and laid off staff. Others have raised prices. Many say the situation isn’t sustainable.