The Portland City Council will consider a request to increase the height limit for a proposed parking garage at 100 Fore St., which several local residents and workers oppose.
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As Portland seeks compensation for shelter costs, Maine welfare directors tell towns not to pay
General Assistance administrators claim the city is misinterpreting ordinances in an effort to collect money for people who go to Portland’s emergency shelters from other communities.
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Portland wants pot shops out of neighborhoods
But after months of legal limbo with no regulations, the city isn’t sure how many have already opened or where.
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Portland council gives firefighters 1-year contract extension
City Manager Jon Jennings says the deal was made to give Portland time to conduct a review of the department that could impact future contract negotiations.
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Democratic socialists back challengers for 2 Portland City Council seats
Councilors Nicholas Mavodones and Spencer Thibodeau are targeted by the local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America as the national group becomes more active in elections, endorsing candidates in 20 states so far.
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Commentary: Portland should also celebrate its restaurant workers – with paid sick days
They make national honors – like from Bon Appetit – possible and should benefit from the success.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Facts support having several small homeless shelters around Portland
Non-government entities can manage helping the city’s homeless in a more cost-effective manner.
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New software delays mailing of Portland property tax bills
The bills will likely be sent the week of Aug. 20 and are due Sept. 14.
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Council puts off giving non-citizens right to vote in Portland municipal elections
After 2 hours of public testimony, the Portland City Council votes to refer Councilor Pious Ali’s proposal to a committee for additional work after several groups raise concerns about privacy and unintended consequences.
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In transition to city job, former police chief leaves mark on department
Michael Sauschuck, who this week started a job as an assistant city manager, leaves a department he helped transform and modernize.