The newspaper is partnering with the University of New England to host an Oct. 3 debate with all five mayoral candidates.
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Portland’s clean elections program off to rocky start
Candidates using the program approved by voters last fall say it has complicated timelines, burdensome paperwork and an all-cash or check system that doesn’t keep up with the times.
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Rent control in Portland: Debate rages on how and what to fix
Another citizen-initiated referendum goes before voters this November, but dueling interests suggest it might not be the last word.
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Portland council postpones vote on proposed tourism funding fee for many hotel guests
The council will vote on the proposal on Sept. 18.
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Portland restaurant to replace antique doors that caused a stir over historic preservation rules
A set of doors imported from Puerto Rico will be removed from Papi, an Exchange Street eatery, after the city found that they didn’t meet building or fire codes, as well as historic district standards.
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Portland City Council expected to appoint new city attorney
Michael Goldman, who has served as the the city’s acting corporation counsel since November 2022, was nominated to the permanent post.
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Dubois vows to bring stability, progress to Portland Police Department
Incoming Chief Mark Dubois set his previous department up for success by cultivating a positive workplace culture, investing in career development and developing strong relationships with city leaders and the public, his co-workers say.
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Former Portland city councilor enters race for mayor
Justin Costa, a former school board member and city councilor, is the fourth candidate to enter the race.
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Additional state GA funding should prevent higher tax increase in Portland budget
The city is expected to get about $7.45 million from the state to offset General Assistance costs over the next year.
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Portland to reopen Baxter Boulevard at end of July
The road has been shut down from Vannah Avenue to Payson Park for more than two years as part of a project to construct an underground storage system for wastewater overflow and storm runoff.