Biddeford has undergone a transformation since bringing down its trash incinerator. But the city’s popularity is pricing people out.
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Posted inTimes Record
Three compete for pair of Bath City Council seats
Political newcomers Louis “Roo” Dunn and Tim Pratt are vying for one open seat, while Mary Ellen Bell is running uncontested for another.
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Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, Politics
Toxic politics taking its toll on Portland’s public servants
The tension that has been building in recent years between an energized, aggressive progressive movement and more moderate city officials seems to have spiked in the last week.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Climate change, racial equity among the issues in Portland’s District 2 race
A political newcomer is taking on a longtime Portland resident and former elected official for a seat on the Portland City Council representing the West End and Parkside.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Three set sights on Raymond Board of Selectmen seat
Joseph Bruno, Dana Desjardins and Abigail Geer are running for a three-year term on the Raymond select board.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
City says it won’t enforce emergency wage for Portland workers until 2022
Officials’ interpretation of the minimum wage ordinance approved by 62% of voters last week runs contrary to organizers’ intent, their attorney says.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, Uncategorized
Portland activists request recount on short-term rental referendum
Question E on Portland’s municipal ballot, which would prohibit non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, lost by only 222 votes, only proposal defeated by voters on Nov. 3.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
City questioning whether new minimum wage takes effect in December as expected
The confusion about whether it takes effect next month or in January 2022 stems from the wording of the ordinance.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mixed reactions to passage of rent control in Portland
A similar measure was soundly rejected 3 years ago, but on Tuesday 58% of voters supported the change. Still, critics say it won’t help affordable housing.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Local Elections, News
Portland voters fill three school board seats, one by ranked-choice runoff
Yusuf Yusuf won a three-way race for an at-large seat with 55 percent of the vote.