The city could still commit to rebuilding four schools in eight years without giving up on state funding.
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Commentary: Bring all four Portland schools up to date with $64 million bond, Mayor Strimling urges
The city can’t wait any longer to start making improvements to rundown facilities.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Idea for two local bonds to renovate four Portland schools is unworkable
Letting residents decide in a single vote will avoid the uncertainty of the state funding process and local political changes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: ‘Progressive’ is not a dirty word, says Portland activist group
It represents a set of values, and our activist group believes they align well with those of city residents.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland councilors approve West Commercial Street Trail
The 10-foot-wide bike and pedestrian trail will leave the city just one link short of its goal of having a continuous trail around the peninsula
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Writers should not rush to absolve officer in shooting
We don’t know enough to say that a police officer was justified in a fatal shooting in Portland last month.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hearing on renaming Franklin Street bares old scar, panel seeks to honor MLK another way
At a public hearing Tuesday night, residents recall the pain and disruption for neighborhood families caused 50 years ago by the city’s creation of the Franklin Street Arterial.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland schools’ $61 million plan leaves key questions unanswered
Greater expenditures do not ensure better learning achievement and need to be used judiciously.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bond for 4 elementary schools merits Portland voters’ approval
For economic and humanitarian reasons, upgrading Longfellow, Lyseth, Presumpscot and Reiche is the right thing to do.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland wants input on future of 2 parcels
City councilors are looking to sell a 2.5-acre parking lot on the eastern waterfront and 4 acres in West Bayside, but want to hear from the public first at a hearing Tuesday.