What looks like genuine concern about people who are homeless may really be something much more sinister.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State should do more with migrant response
Since the Legislature adjourned without clarifying a gap in the law, the Mills administration must act.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tighter Portland shelter policy won’t end homelessness
A lack of affordable housing and a lack of mental health treatment are among the forces that drive needy people to the streets.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Councilor Costa: Both of Portland’s proposed shelter sites are unworkable
We shouldn’t start all over again – we should devote more time to site selection and neighborhood outreach.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Senate says ‘no’ to letting cities and towns levy their own sales taxes
But the House votes later Thursday to narrow the bill to allow only a 1% tax on lodging, in hopes of attracting additional Senate votes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland has fired its social services director, and the reasons are in dispute
The city cites David MacLean’s ‘concerning’ lack of knowledge about managing the $11.9 million social services budget, but his attorney says his client was fired for raising concerns about plans to build a new 150-bed homeless shelter.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Mayor Strimling: Portland should pass inclusive sick-leave ordinance
The proposal will ensure that workers get the time they need to recover from an illness or care for a family member.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t pursue plan for bigger ferry unless Peaks is ready for it
Tourism-related health, safety and infrastructure issues must be addressed before expanding the new vessel’s passenger capacity.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Local clean elections program would open door to more Portland candidates
Public campaign financing for municipal races would make it easier for all citizens to seek public office.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Bayside the wrong place for healing shelter
In a neighborhood working to get back on its feet, women who are trying to do the same run the risk of being retraumatized.