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After upsets, newcomers to Portland City Council ready to make their mark

Pious Ali and Brian Batson defeated longtime incumbents Jon Hinck and Edward Suslovic

by Margaret Hasna Kelsey Special to the Press Herald July 14, 2016November 30, 2016

It’s time to hold a public hearing to air concerns about public safety staffing and ferry access.

by Elizabeth Parsons Special to the Press Herald July 1, 2016June 30, 2016

Our officials should forge ahead on a solar plan, starting with the Ocean Avenue landfill project.

The change follows the lead of more than 60 cities nationally and several in New England.

by Paul Farrell May 29, 2016May 29, 2016

A center that offers anonymous testing and needle exchange is not out of step with economic growth in Portland.

by The Editorial Board May 2, 2016April 30, 2016

Cities with legislated higher pay, like Portland, have fewer resources to ensure that workers are getting everything they’ve earned.

by Jill Duson and Ed Suslovic Special to the Press Herald April 21, 2016April 21, 2016

The transition from the India Street clinic will put in place a more sustainably funded approach to care.

The City Council should answer some nagging questions before it signs off on this plan.

by Jon P. Jennings Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2016March 31, 2016

Among the initiatives: More innovation, fixing roads and sidewalks, faster permitting and improved city services.