In a second radio interview, the governor repeats his claim that the city has illegally used state money to assist immigrants who are seeking asylum.
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Portland Planning Board wants more information on cold-storage building
Americold Logistics has asked for an increased height limit to allow a 68-foot-tall facility on the waterfront, but board members say they don’t know enough about the plan.
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Portland panel favors renaming Franklin Street after Martin Luther King Jr.
A City Council committee will hold a hearing Feb. 15 on a proposal to change the name of a street most likely named after Benjamin Franklin.
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Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
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Commentary: I can’t support $60 million Portland school bond, City Councilor Ray says
It has several drawbacks, including a narrow focus on four of the district’s 17 facilities in need of upkeep.
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Portland mayor lays out ambitious set of proposed goals for City Council
Ethan Strimling describes his ‘progressive vision’ in a State of the City Address that includes ideas on affordable housing, worker benefits, social issues, immigrant voting and more.
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Commentary: Strimling challenges media to be more outspoken
Portland’s mayor promises to pull harder for the city and urges the Press Herald editorial page editor to ‘be bold.’
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New Maine law prompts Portland to amend its minimum wage ordinance
A City Council vote aligns the city threshold with the state’s while debate over tipped workers continues.
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Portland reminds property owners to clear sidewalks of snow and ice
Recent storms have generated complaints from several residents, who say their neighbors and some businesses are not complying with the city’s snow and ice removal ordinance.
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Portland council approves 2017 concert series for Maine State Pier
But the city won’t allow as many shows in 2017 and the promoter has to do more to respond to noise complaints.