It’s hard to see how separating from the city would improve service delivery or give more people a say in island policies.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland shelter showcased Maine’s humanity
While the Trump administration resorted to threats, menace and cruelty, our state found another way.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Generosity toward asylum seekers should also be extended to Portland’s homeless
Imagine what could happen if politicians, banks, businesses, landlords and volunteers were similarly engaged in helping those without homes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Congressional delegation should press for nuclear de-escalation
Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Several councilors say mayor misinformed asylum seekers about housing options
Mayor Ethan Strimling denies that he has given migrant families a mixed message about refusing housing outside Portland, as the deadline to close the shelter at the Portland Expo approaches.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland planning director moving on to higher education
Jeff Levine will join the faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Posted inThe Forecaster, Uncategorized
Costa withdraws from Portland mayoral race
The city councilor said changes in his personal life prevent him running.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Fair Elections Portland aims to strengthen city’s democracy
Creating a local clean elections fund and extending ranked-choice voting will empower candidates who answer to the people.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: July 3-12
Mon. 7/8 5:30 p.m. City Council Workshop CH Mon. 7/8 6:30 p.m. Portland Water District Workshop 255 Douglass St. Tues. 7/9 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop CH Tues. 7/9 7 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing CH Wed. 7/10 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 7/10 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Riverside Golf Course Wed. […]
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Maine Voices: Munjoy Hill’s history is worth preserving
Original buildings tell an important story about the people who came before us.