A failed lottery followed by a failed pilot program has left food truck owners like us down 40 percent so far this year.
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For Portland’s new bike-share program, a smooth ride so far
So far, 376 people have taken advantage of the new city bike program.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland Harbor dredging project misses out again on federal funding
A coalition pushing for the project is looking for new ways to get the $8 million it still needs.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Most of Franklin Towers without electric service for up to 2 weeks
Residents on the 7th through 16th floors lost power during a thunderstorm Friday and difficulty in getting a replacement part means tenants are limited to refrigerators being run on extension cords plugged into hall outlets.
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Portland launches search for first diversity, equity and inclusion director
The position is newly funded in the city budget approved in June and follows recommendations from the Racial Equity Steering Committee last year.
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Portland looks for firm to help with search for new police chief
The city is looking to fill the position vacated by former Chief Frank Clark in November and has issued a request for proposals for a search firm.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland struggles to recruit staff needed for after-school program
The city needs 10 additional staff to run the after-school portion of the Before & After the Bell program, which is scheduled to start Sept. 6.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Heavy-handed parking enforcement does Portland a disservice
The ever-present threat of parking tickets drives people away from the city’s downtown. If only we could divert those efforts elsewhere.
Posted inDo This, Local & State
Portland offers free summer program for kids at city parks and playgrounds
The Park and Play program provides informal games, activities and crafts at five locations through Aug. 12.
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Former Portland mayor Ethan Strimling granted jury trial on whether his landlord can evict him
A Superior Court justice has ruled that a jury trial is warranted to resolve questions about a May 2021 meeting between Strimling and his landlord that could impact the outcome of the case.