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At-large council candidates lay out concerns, priorities

by Michael Kelley October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

Justin Costa, April Fournier, Ronald Gan and Laura Kelley are running to fill the City Council seat that has been held by Jill Duson for close to 20 years.

Portland Forecaster

District 4 candidates aim to bring new perspective to City Council

by Michael Kelley October 13, 2020

Rosemary Mahoney and Andrew Zarro both cite public transportation and housing affordability among their key concerns.

Local & State, Politics

Four compete for open at-large seat on Portland City Council

by Randy Billings October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

District 4 Councilor Justin Costa is running against political newcomers April Fournier, Ronald Gan and Laura Kelley.

Portland Forecaster

Award system delays pot store licensing in Portland

by Michael Kelley September 29, 2020

The Portland City Council continues to grapple with the process as it considers revising or eliminating the licensing system it has in place.

Op-eds, Opinion

Pious Ali: Eligible immigrants stuck in U.S. naturalization backlog should be allowed to vote. Here’s why.

by Pious Ali Special to the Press Herald September 23, 2020September 24, 2020

They’ll be empowered to do bigger and better things for Maine and to participate in the democratic process.

Local & State

Portland councilors to vote on city budget that cuts 65 positions

by Randy Billings September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

Budgets for police and health and human services have undergone the most scrutiny this year, because of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Cumberland County should reconsider vote on homeless shelter

by The Editorial Board September 16, 2020September 15, 2020

Officials need to work together to get through problems caused by COVID-19.

Local & State, News

Portland councilors defer to new racial equity committee on suggested police reforms

by Matt Byrne September 11, 2020September 12, 2020

City councilors interviewed this week were reluctant to take a position on recommendations to enhance citizen oversight of police, a change not immediately embraced by the city manager.