Kate Snyder calls for a new committee to examine institutional racism and the police department’s response to Black Lives Matter protests as soon as possible.
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Portland mayor supports painting Black Lives Matter mural on Congress Street
Mayor Kate Snyder presents the citizen-driven proposal at a City Council workshop and says specifics will be outlined at the council’s meeting July 13.
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Portland modifies business aid program, starts second round of funding
More small businesses struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic will be eligible for small loans and grants from the city.
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Portland marijuana ordinance headed to federal court
The state’s largest marijuana company argues that a retail license scoring system that favors locals is unconstitutional.
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New graduate school and research center finds home on Portland’s waterfront
The Roux Institute at Northeastern University plans to open this fall in space that it will sublease from Wex.
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Portland school board debates whether to stop using school resource officers
Members of the public spoke overwhelmingly in favor of removing two officers from Portland schools.
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Plans for Portland’s virtual July 4 weekend to be announced Tuesday
SummerFest Maine will benefit programs aimed at fighting hunger in Maine.
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Portland City Council approves school budget calling for no tax rate increase
The $119.9 million spending plan was approved unanimously and now heads to a citywide vote on July 14.
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Driver from Biddeford rams police car, 3 other vehicles, Portland police say
The confrontation happened on Brighton Avenue after officers in an unmarked car tried to pull the woman over, according to police.
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Obscure Portland police oversight committee queried about its role
Portland’s Police Citizen Review Subcommittee hears complaints from the public about last week’s Black Lives Matter protests, and says it does not have the authority to hold local police accountable.