A group of young adults is developing a proposal to advise the city on issues important to teens.
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Portland revaluation enters information-gathering phase
Surveys have been sent to commercial property owners asking for income and expense data; a residential mailing will go out in mid-August.
Portland dog owners push back against leash recommendation for Baxter Woods
The proposal would allow dogs to remain off-leash only during select times August through March.
Throwing shade: Skin cancer risk prompts addition to Portland playground
A medical practice donates funds to erect a shade structure on the Eastern Promenade.
Freeport nomination papers available July 29
Papers are due back to the Town Office by 6 p.m. on Sept. 11.
Portland planning director moving on to higher education
Jeff Levine will join the faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Scarborough public safety building on time, over budget
Costs already exceed the town’s commitment of $21.5 million by $420,000.
South Portland OKs affordable housing fund, historic preservation rules
It could be several years, however, before the fund has enough money to make an impact on the city’s housing stock.
Cape Elizabeth discards find new life as asylum-seekers’ essentials
Volunteer Beth Cary curates donations at the town Swap Shop for people moving out of the Portland Expo.
Brunswick weighs options for $350K revenue-sharing windfall
The town manager hopes to use some of the money to reduce the tax rate.