The City Council vote that allows the demolition of 142 Free St. undermines the meaning of historic preservation.
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Portland City Council approves $161 million school budget
The council voted unanimously to pass the school board’s $161.4 million proposal, which now goes to voters for final approval.
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Finance Committee begins discussions on proposed Portland budget
The city manager presented a proposal to the City Council Monday that would total $277 million.
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Portland city manager’s budget proposal calls for 5% tax increase
The city says it has reduced the costly use of hotels to house people temporarily, but social services remains one of the Portland’s largest expenses as more services and staff are required at shelters. The council also voted to dissolve a rental housing advisory committee.
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Portland school board member announces run for City Council
Ben Grant, who filled Roberto Rodriguez’s seat on the school board in 2022, is again campaigning to succeed him in November.
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Portland City Council to consider dissolving rental advisory committee that calls itself ineffective
The councilors will vote Monday on whether to dissolve the group, which was established in 2016 after the Noyes Street fire that killed 6 people.
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Portland councilors voice concerns about proposed school budget
The $161 million plan, which includes $2 million in cuts but would also raise taxes, leaves the City Council and the school board in a difficult position.
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Portland City Councilor Roberto Rodriguez will not run for second term
The councilor is stepping away from city government after 2 terms on the school board and one on the council.
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Portland City Council votes unanimously to partner with MDOT on Franklin Street redesign
The council also unanimously voted to designate a greenspace in Libbytown as a city park, and to provide a loan for an affordable housing project.
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Tensions on Peaks Island: A road that never existed leads to fear about public access
A strip of land off Ryefield Street – a so-called paper street – has been the site of weddings, afternoon picnics and play dates for decades. But one island family has filed an ownership claim that others worry could cut the public off.