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LePage said Portland should face audit over aid for immigrants

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

In a second radio interview, the governor repeats his claim that the city has illegally used state money to assist immigrants who are seeking asylum.

Local & State, News

Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles

by Randy Billings January 16, 2017January 15, 2017

It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Strimling challenges media to be more outspoken

by Ethan Strimling Special to the Press Herald December 28, 2016December 28, 2016

Portland’s mayor promises to pull harder for the city and urges the Press Herald editorial page editor to ‘be bold.’

Local & State, News

Internal records reveal extent of ongoing power struggle in Portland city government

by Randy Billings December 8, 2016December 8, 2016

As the mayor pushed for more authority, the city manager fought back in a heated battle that has dragged on for a year. Even a $21,000 outside opinion didn’t end the conflict over interpretations of roles defined in the city charter.

Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

Greg Kesich: Never mind olive branches, mayor, your path to power is politics

by Greg Kesich December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

Build support for your ideas, listen to colleagues on the council and make deals to form a coalition with clout.

Local & State, News, Politics

Portland mayor extends olive branch – literally – to City Council

by Randy Billings December 5, 2016December 6, 2016

Mayor Ethan Strimling, who was harshly criticized by councilors at the previous meeting, called for a fresh start as two new councilors were sworn in Monday.