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Local & State, News

Portland council extends city manager’s contract, with incentives to stay longer

by CARA DEROSE Staff Writer November 20, 2017November 21, 2017

Jon Jennings’ three-year extension includes many benefits that build up over time.

Local & State, News

Portland to require prevailing wage for workers on developments that get tax breaks

by Randy Billings November 20, 2017November 21, 2017

The City Council also grants $6.5 million in tax breaks to two affordable housing projects that could add 135 units, more than half of which would be considered affordable.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Jill Duson fends off challengers in costly Portland council race

by Gillian Graham November 7, 2017November 8, 2017

The veteran city councilor overcomes challenges from Joey Brunelle and Bree LaCasse and keeps her at-large seat.

Elections, Politics

Election 2017: precinct-level referendum result maps for Portland

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017

Real-time results, broken down by voting precinct, for Portland’s four local ballot questions.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Portland council OKs 3-year police contracts that clear way for body cameras

by Randy Billings November 6, 2017November 7, 2017

City officials still need to draft a policy on how and when officers will use the technology.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Question 2 would actually achieve the opposite of what it claims

by Carol Morris, Ethan Boxer-Macomber and Rachel Bouvier Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2017November 3, 2017

Portland ballot Question 2 would also set a dangerous precedent for all Maine communities.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Portland City Council endorsements: Costa in District 4, Cook in District 5

by the editorial board November 1, 2017October 31, 2017

Voters should support two candidates with the experience and temperament our city needs.

Local & State, News

Three years after deadly Noyes St. fire, renters must labor to access Portland’s inspection data

by Megan Gray November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

After six died in a 2014 fire, the Housing Safety Office was created. It produced a database that contains few solid details and must be tracked down at City Hall.