The ‘Stars of Light’ could be installed in time for the Nov. 1 anniversary of the fire that killed six, and would stay up for 90 days.
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Portland arts committee to decide on memorial for Noyes Street fire victims
Some residents of the neighborhood near Longfellow Park, the proposed site, object to adding lights there without public discussion.
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Brunswick revisits plan to inspect rental units in response to deadly Portland fire
Inspired by Portland’s response to the blaze a year ago that left six people dead, the town recognizes it could face ‘the very same issues’ in multi-unit apartment buildings.
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Our View: Crackdown looks to keep Portland’s renters safe
Going to court to hold landlords accountable ensures that code violations aren’t ignored.
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Portland uses courts to enforce housing safety rules
Some landlords are surprised as the city gets serious about issuing summonses and fines to ensure code violations are fixed.
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Portland landlord pleads not guilty to manslaughter in 6 fire deaths
Gregory Nisbet appears in court in connection with the deaths of six young adults in the fire last November at his duplex on Noyes Street.
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Noyes Street fire widow starts fundraising campaign
Ashley Summers wants to create a memorial for the six people who died in the Nov. 1 fire in Portland.
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Portland landlord indicted on 6 counts of manslaughter
Gregory Nisbet had been discussing a plea agreement in the Noyes Street apartment fire last November, but the talks fell apart.
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Prosecutors to proceed with charges against landlord in deadly Portland fire
District Attorney Stephanie Anderson offers no details, but she’s been pursuing a manslaughter case against Gregory Nisbet in the blaze at 20-24 Noyes St. that killed six last year.
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Portland council votes to create housing safety office
The new department, formed in response to last year’s deadly fire on Noyes Street, will inspect rental units and enforce housing codes.