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Local & State, News

Portland plan would allow shelters beyond downtown

by Randy Billings May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

City Council could vote on the new zoning rules as early as June 5.

Local & State, News, Politics

Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling requests salary review, monthly vehicle allowance

by Randy Billings April 29, 2017April 29, 2017

Following significant raises given to three city officials, Strimling asks the City Council to determine whether his $71,100 salary is competitive.

Business, Food, Local & State, News

No-tipping experiment fails to pay off at 2 popular Maine restaurants

by Meredith Goad April 26, 2017April 27, 2017

Owner/chef Cara Stadler drops the policy, at least for now, after profits decline at Bao Bao in Portland and Tao Yuan in Brunswick, but legislation may offer another option.

Local & State, News

Portland councilors want city to use 100% clean energy by 2040

by Staff Report April 20, 2017April 20, 2017

The sustainability committee wants Portland to join a growing number of U.S. communities that aim to stop using fossil fuels.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland developer has big plans for city land

by Randy Billings April 17, 2017April 17, 2017

But there’s a problem. The land is not for sale and some city officials show little interest in selling it.

Local & State, News

Portland manager’s budget would raise property tax by 2.5%

by Randy Billings April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

The $240 million budget for the year starting July 1 leaves in question the fate of funding for asylum-seeking immigrants.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Portland council still at odds on $64 million bond for school renovations

by Randy Billings March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

For the second week in a row, the proposal fails to generate enough support to be put on the June ballot.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Neither side giving ground in showdown over Portland school bond

by Randy Billings March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

The City Council’s 6-3 vote in favor of a $64 million bond to renovate four elementary schools fell one vote short of making the ballot, but the battle has just begun.