The council called an emergency meeting for Wednesday night to decide how to proceed with the grants, which are intended to support infrastructure projects at Portland International Jetport.
Portland International Jetport
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Portland jetport expansion includes ‘critical’ accessibility upgrades
The $21.6 million project added three new jet bridges, expanded the concourse waiting area and created facilities to boost travel experiences for people with disabilities.
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Small plane slides 300 feet off runway at Portland International Jetport
No one was injured when the aircraft came to rest in the grass next to the tarmac.
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Protesters urge Portland flyers to boycott Avelo over ICE flights
People rallied outside the Portland International Jetport Saturday afternoon to voice concerns about Avelo airlines, which operates in Maine and has also conducted deportation flights in Arizona.
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Portland Jetport travelers can now leave their shoes on at security. What’s changed?
After almost 20 years, the Transportation Safety Administration says modern technology has made its ‘Shoes-Off’ policy unnecessary.
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Portland City Council weighs options on ICE-contracted airline flying out of jetport
Despite growing concerns over Avelo Airlines’ role in the Trump administration’s deportation flights, councilors say they see very few, if any, legal ways for the city to intervene.
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Portland Jetport incentives for airline with ICE contract prompt concern from city officials, residents
Though Avelo Airlines says it has not carried out any deportations from Maine, some city leaders are also concerned that they would be unable to track or prevent such flights.
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Before booking a flight to New Haven, here are Mainers’ takes on apizza
With Avelo Airlines now flying from Portland to the Connecticut city, we see if it’s worth buying a plane ticket for the pizza alone.
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Residents call for new board to oversee Portland Jetport
A neighborhood group wants to increase public input on projects and operations at Maine’s largest airport.
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Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.