The City Council unanimously approved $400,300 in funding for a winter warming shelter in Riverton, but many stakeholders are worried that it is too far from downtown to serve homeless residents properly.
Mark Dion
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Portland’s plan for winter warming shelter draws concern, but options are limited
City staff spent months reaching out to social service partners, churches and private shelters, unsuccessfully seeking a downtown location for this winter. Now, the city finds itself left with a spot that officials, advocates and homeless people all agree is not ideal.
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Portland City Council considers expanding property tax relief program
Many residents have been complaining about their skyrocketing tax bills in the wake of the city’s recent revaluation finalized in August.
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Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.
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Portland unveils plans to revitalize Congress Street amid growing safety concerns
Residents and businesses have been calling for changes to the busy downtown corridor amid reports of drug use and public disturbances. The city is responding with several new projects.
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Portland high schooler brings recognition of day against Asian hate to Maine
Waynflete student YuJi Smith spearheaded the effort to get Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate on May 18 recognized by the state of Maine and city of Portland.
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After all the pre-lighting criticism, Portland tree-lighting dazzles the crowd
For more than a week, complaints have been circulating that this year’s tree is thinner and scragglier than usual. But as the lights flashed on, precisely at 4:30 p.m. Friday, a crowd of hundreds cheered.
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Portland mayor says he regrets voting to divest from companies doing business in Israel
Mark Dion kicked off Monday night’s City Council meeting by apologizing for his vote last month, which he called ‘a betrayal’ of the city’s Jewish community.
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Portland to scrutinize businesses’ taxable equipment as city tries to increase revenue
For the first time in at least 50 years, a contractor hired by the city will send people door to door to determine what business property in the city is subject to taxes.
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Portland jetport plan to cut trees, add surface parking draws opposition
The controversy comes as newly elected Mayor Mark Dion has identified fighting climate change and expanding Portland’s tree canopy as priorities for his administration.