The 25,000 carts will be distributed over most of the month and are intended to cut down litter, a problem with the open-top blue bins.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Strimling as the victim? It just doesn’t play in Portland
Monday night’s attempt to heal a rift between the mayor and the city manager leaves everyone befuddled and nothing changed.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Strimling, city manager to meet weekly in effort to resolve differences
The first meeting of Portland’s feuding leaders is expected Aug. 14, and at City Manager Jon Jennings’ request, will include the deputy city manager.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Showdown at Portland City Hall: Mayor, manager to square off as council tries to settle roles
A simmering feud comes to a head Monday as Ethan Strimling and Jon Jennings argue the limits and powers of their positions at a workshop open to the public.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland sees a rare spurt in plans for housing subdivisions
Three proposals call for 119 single-family homes outside the downtown as developers respond to strong demand.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Four-school bond represents prudent investment for city
The alternative of school consolidation has been studied and found to be impractical.
Posted inLocal & State, News
More tensions surface between Portland mayor, councilors
Council members say Ethan Strimling’s request for a housing policy referral was made for political, rather than practical, purposes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland’s public servants work hard to resolve complex land use issues
Portland’s Planning Board and City Council have to balance private interests with promoting prosperity.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland may join lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The City Council is scheduled to discuss whether or not to bring a separate case during an executive session on Aug. 2.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Campaign fundraising well underway for Portland City Council races
The PAC supporting the bond to renovate four elementary schools gets off to a slow fundraising start.