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Portland city government

Published
September 21, 2022

Maine Voices: Let’s make sure Portland doesn’t Roux the day

Northeastern University’s Roux Institute will benefit Portland and Maine. Disagreement on the campus plan shouldn’t stand in its way.
Published
September 7, 2022

Group launches campaign to oppose key Portland Charter Commission proposals

Protect Portland's Future is encouraging city residents to vote against the proposals for an executive mayor and school board budget autonomy.
Published
September 7, 2022

Commentary: It’s all downhill for Portland food trucks on Cutter Street

A failed lottery followed by a failed pilot program has left food truck owners like us down 40 percent so far this year.
Published
September 2, 2022

For Portland’s new bike-share program, a smooth ride so far

So far, 376 people have taken advantage of the new city bike program.
Published
August 30, 2022

Portland Harbor dredging project misses out again on federal funding

A coalition pushing for the project is looking for new ways to get the $8 million it still needs.

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Published
August 29, 2022

Most of Franklin Towers without electric service for up to 2 weeks

Residents on the 7th through 16th floors lost power during a thunderstorm Friday and difficulty in getting a replacement part means tenants are limited to refrigerators being run on extension cords plugged into hall outlets.
Published
August 19, 2022

Portland launches search for first diversity, equity and inclusion director

The position is newly funded in the city budget approved in June and follows recommendations from the Racial Equity Steering Committee last year.
Published
August 17, 2022

Portland looks for firm to help with search for new police chief

The city is looking to fill the position vacated by former Chief Frank Clark in November and has issued a request for proposals for a search firm.
Published
August 17, 2022

Portland struggles to recruit staff needed for after-school program

The city needs 10 additional staff to run the after-school portion of the Before & After the Bell program, which is scheduled to start Sept. 6.
Published
August 11, 2022

Maine Voices: Heavy-handed parking enforcement does Portland a disservice

The ever-present threat of parking tickets drives people away from the city’s downtown. If only we could divert those efforts elsewhere.