The 3 hot-button topics have prompted the addition of an extra meeting this month so councilors can hear public feedback and give more equitable consideration to each item.
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See the new sculpture coming to City Hall Plaza in Portland
Artist Gillian Christy felt inspired by underwater plant life as she designed this sculpture of winged kelp.
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As Christmas winds down, Portlanders welcome Hanukkah
Chabad of Maine marks the start of the Jewish festival of lights and the 50th year of public menorah lightings in the U.S.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland schools’ strategic plan takes center stage at State of the Schools address
Sarah Lentz, chair of Portland’s Board of Education, reviewed the plan during an annual State of the Schools address to the City Council Monday night.
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Q&A: What you need to know about Portland’s property revaluation
Portland has started a yearlong process to revaluate all property in the city. The assessed value of your property will impact how much you pay in taxes next year.
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Portland is reassessing all property – again – to stay on top of rising values
The City Council recommended in 2021 that Portland do a reassessment every 5 years because of the rapidly changing housing market. While taxes jumped for many back then, Portland’s assessor says the impact isn’t expected to be as drastic this time.
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Portland City Hall is becoming a wedding destination
The number of city hall weddings in Portland has gone up nearly 500% since 2020 as a growing number of people look to opt out of traditional ceremonies.
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Portland’s former diversity director says he was ‘abruptly fired’
Umaru Balde served for just over a year as the director of the city’s Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office. Although he signed an agreement saying he resigned ‘in good standing,’ he says he now regrets it.
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Portland is updating its zoning laws. What does that mean?
Portland has embarked on a yearslong process to update its zoning laws, but what does that mean and why is it taking so long?
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Portland rent board recommends $6,000 fine against landlord accused of retaliation
The board voted unanimously Wednesday night that a landlord retaliated against her tenants after they questioned a rent increase. The city must now decide whether to carry out the rent board’s recommendation.