Mayor Kate Snyder’s proposal for a Racial Equity Steering Committee was criticized by members of the public, and councilors narrowed the scope of its work to focus on police policies.
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Preble Street closes soup kitchen dining room
Meals will still be prepared at the social service agency in downtown Portland, but they will be delivered to shelters and other sites around the city.
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Portland police report ‘disturbing’ rise in overdoses during pandemic
Since May 1, a total of 86 drug overdoses have been reported in the city, 7 of them fatal.
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Portland city councilor gets leadership role in Biden’s Maine campaign
Spencer Thibodeau will serve as the former vice president’s senior adviser for Maine, while James Stretch has been named state director.
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Portland Fish Exchange losing its longtime general manager
Bert Jongerden has announced he will retire at the end of this year.
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Portland ballot question could bring big changes, again, to city government
The move to form a charter commission for the second time in a decade could lead to the elimination of the city manager position and changes aimed at rooting out systemic racism.
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Thousands lose power as thunderstorms rumble through Maine
More than 9,000 Central Maine Power customers were without electricity as of 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Woman attacked while stopped for a traffic light in Portland
The victim said she was hit on the head with a bottle of cognac after refusing to give a man a ride.
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Owners of Portland restaurant Piccolo announce its permanent closure
The Italian eatery on Middle Street is shutting its doors, but the couple’s Chaval will begin to reopen in phases this week.
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Portland business owner accused of aggravated assault
Michael Roylos, 63, also faces other charges stemming from allegations that he used ‘homophobic slurs’ and attacked a woman in the Shaw’s parking lot on Auburn Street.