Murky Overhead,” a historical fiction novel by Michael Connolly, tells the story of a day in the life of a young Irish couple living in Portland during the turn of the 20th century. A book launch is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
Munjoy Hill
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In a reversal, Portland council narrowly approves Munjoy Hill Historic District
The 5-4 vote came more than 2 months after the council rejected the same proposal, and City Councilor Andrew Zarro, who initially opposed the plan, asked to reconsider it.
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Internet outage prompts Portland council to reconsider Munjoy Hill historic district next week
Monday’s widespread outage interrupted the council’s online meeting, prompting the move to reschedule for April 12.
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Commentary: Portland has chance to get it right, OK Munjoy Hill Historic District
The proposal will not prevent change, but in conjunction with land-use tools already approved by the City Council, it will help to manage and guide ongoing growth.
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Maine Voices: ‘No’ to Munjoy Hill Historic District, ‘yes’ to ReCode revamp
Strengthening the process Portland is using to update its land-use code is a better way to address concerns about housing, equity and sustainability.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland racial equity panel makes first recommendations
Recommendations include setting up a city racial equity department and giving more power to the citizens panel that reviews internal investigations at the police department.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Munjoy Hill historic district back on table
PORTLAND — The City Council Monday decided to reconsider its rejection of a plan for a historic district on Munjoy Hill. The council narrowly defeated the proposal Feb. 1, but Councilor Andrew Zarro, one of the five councilors who voted against it, urged the council to take it up again. Zarro his intent is not […]
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Portland council revives proposal for Munjoy Hill Historic District
The City Council will take up the proposal again April 5, after the city’s staff can provide more information in response to councilors’ questions.
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Portland councilor wants to reconsider vote rejecting Munjoy Hill Historic District
City Councilor Andrew Zarro, who was one of five councilors who voted against the proposal, would like the council to take more time to address unanswered questions and revisit the issue on April 5.
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Advocates regroup after Portland council narrowly rejects Munjoy Hill historic district
While supporters said the buildings reflect the neighborhood’s working-class history, opponents argued that the proposal would hinder development and lead to less diversity.