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Portland mayoral candidates hitting fundraising records
Three of the 4 contenders have raised almost $360,000 combined, and 2 have significant cash on hand to get their messages out during the final week of the campaign.
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Discovery of tree-killing beetle in Portland prompts quarantine in 13 communities
The emerald ash borer, one of the most destructive invasive insects in the country, had previously been found in small pockets in Aroostook and York counties.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Greg Sweetser retiring as Ski Maine’s executive director after 24 years
Sweetser will step down in May 2020 as the leader of the organization that champions Maine’s Alpine and Nordic ski industries.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Portland wants to score marijuana store applicants
A proposed scoring system for the city’s 20 licenses would favor women- and minority-owned businesses, Maine residents, those willing to share profits with the city and those with a business track record.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal immigration response sends very confused message
While Congress comes up with almost $900,000 to assist asylum seekers in Maine, the president is slamming the door.
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Strong nor’easter bearing down on Maine
The storm will blow into Greater Portland on Wednesday night, packing high winds and dropping up to 1.5 inches of rain.
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Portland housing report shows progress, but gap in affordability persists
City policies have boosted the amount of new housing in the city, but rents and home prices remain unaffordable for about half the city’s residents.
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Eight years later, little agreement on what Portland mayor’s role really is
Incumbent Ethan Strimling says the mayor should drive policy for the City Council to consider; opponents say the job requires more collaboration than he has delivered.
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Portland trying advanced stoplight technology on Franklin Street
The city is installing sensors at 10 intersections along the heavily used thoroughfare to assess the traffic and adjust signals in real time.