If approved by the full City Council, the new fine structure will go into effect this winter.
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Back Cove Festival contract stalls after Portland councilors, residents raise concerns
A City Council committee postponed a vote on advancing a 3-year contract to continue the Payson Park festival. Organizers say any further delays could make a 2026 edition of the event unlikely, since musicians are already planning their tour schedules.
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Portland proposes steeper fines for parking violations during snow bans
City staff have also recommended adding or extending parking areas and changing towing penalties. The City Council’s Sustainability & Transportation committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss the proposal.
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Portland City Council moves forward with warming shelter plan, despite concerns
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.
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Portland City Council weighs future of land once slated for failed ‘Midtown’ project
The city bought back the 3 lots on Somerset Street from a developer in July. Councilors are exploring options for the future of the 3.25 acres, which have been empty for about 15 years.
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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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Did Portland ban the sale of menthol tobacco? | Fact brief
A statewide effort to ban all flavored tobacco products across Maine stalled in the Legislature last year.
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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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Portland to weigh putting winter warming center in shelter housing asylum seekers
The city received $400,000 to operate an overnight warming shelter this winter as part of a $2.3 million state grant package to fund a dozen such facilities across 7 Maine counties.
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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.