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Portland tests smart traffic signals in trailblazing effort to put the brakes on congestion

by Julie pike staff writer July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

The high-tech devices to be tried out at Morrill’s Corner use radar to control vehicle flow and speed up travel.

by William E. Higgins Jr. and Dylan Monahan Special to the Press Herald June 29, 2018June 28, 2018

Many people would say they’re homeless because of the weak safety net and the severe lack of affordable places to live in Portland.

by The Editorial Board June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

The state has already shown that public investment in the port delivers benefits.

by Alison Barker Special to the Press Herald June 25, 2018June 24, 2018

Taxpayers need not worry that an uptick in asylum seekers will siphon funds from other pressing issues.

by Michael Sauschuck Special to the Press Herald June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

The city manager’s plans for a new sheltering and services system are an investment that will move our community forward.

by Anne Rand Special to the Press Herald May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Having workers stay home when they are ill is not ‘divisive politics,’ as some charge. It’s good public policy.

Tension over Mayor Ethan Strimling’s plan to make businesses offer earned paid sick time erupts into a war of words with a former key ally.

by Ethan Strimling Special to the Press Herald May 22, 2018May 21, 2018

A proposal that will allow workers to stay home when they’re sick will also protect Portland’s great restaurants.

The council passes the spending plan on a unanimous vote, preserving money for Fourth of July fireworks and increasing business licensing fees.

by Quincy Hentzel Special to the Press Herald May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

His proposals for paid sick leave and over $1 million in fees would make the city less prosperous.