Maine’s biggest city adopts a local licensing system, fee schedule and rules for medical and recreational marijuana businesses.
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Portland will use emergency federal grants for housing assistance
The city will use $500,000 of its $1.7 million from the federal CARES Act to help people who cannot pay rent or utilities because the pandemic has caused a loss of income.
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Portland school board to weigh budget proposal with no tax increase
The school finance committee voted on a zero percent tax increase budget with additional cuts to come from either cost of living increases or athletics and co-curriculars.
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Portland City Council approves plan to close streets to help restaurants and retailers
The closures, which take effect June 1, will allow businesses to expand into public spaces so they can serve customers and observe social distancing.
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Government and union officials plead for financial aid for local governments
Municipalities and states face billions of dollars in revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Increase in arrests of Portland’s homeless worries civil liberties group
Police say the rise in arrests is due to many factors. The ACLU is concerned about introducing the coronavirus into the county jail.
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Deferring to state rules, Portland councilors repeal city’s stay-at-home order
The state restrictions still apply to Portland residents and businesses, and some emergency local measures remain in effect.
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Portland schools considering new sports co-ops for some teams
Combining golf, swimming and indoor track teams at Deering and Portland high schools could boost participation.
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Ramblers Way clothing store in downtown Portland closes
The store on Market Street has been closed by the Chappell family, which will shift its focus to online sales of its clothing line.
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Portland schools weighing pandemic’s financial impact
Losses this school year could be partially offset by unforeseen savings, and the school board is working with the city to assess the outbreak’s impact on next year’s budget.