The issue of what is a ‘public proceeding’ was clearly decided in a court case 25 years ago.
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Maine Voices: All arguments clearly favor Portland’s new recycling carts
The city stands to benefit from the cost savings and environmental advantages.
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Another View: Nemitz brushes off real need for harbor pilots aboard The Cat
The fate of the Costa Concordia shows what can happen without sufficient checks on a captain’s authority.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland council clears way for cold-storage warehouse on waterfront
The zoning change approved Wednesday night will allow construction of a 68-foot-tall building that supporters say is crucial to economic development in the state.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Staff vacancies brings Portland nursing home overtime to same level as firefighters, police
A program to train immigrants as CNAs tries to address the shortage.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Forum raises call for coalition to address growing problem in downtown Portland
Business leaders and residents of Maine’s largest city say the trouble caused by people with mental illness and substance abuse problems has become a crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hearings set for Portland ballot measures nearly derailed by city clerk’s mistake
The proposals for a rent stabilization ordinance and changes in the rezoning process will get public hearings on Sept. 6.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland city charter well-designed, but it can’t force trust, collaboration
It’s time for squabbling city leaders to set aside their differences and do what’s best for their constituents.
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Maine Voices: Rigid referendum process ill-suited for nuanced zoning, housing issues
Petitions before Portland councilors leave no room for the kind of bargaining crucial for good outcomes.
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Closing local schools is costly, bad for academics and community ties
It’s certainly not a solution for Portland’s crumbling, cramped elementary facilities, but the four-school bond would be.