The $161 million plan, which includes $2 million in cuts but would also raise taxes, leaves the City Council and the school board in a difficult position.
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Washington County man accused of killing his father dies at Portland jail
Darren Laney Jr. was found dead at the Cumberland County Jail on Friday. The medical examiner’s office said it is still investigating his cause of death.
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Portland jetport pitches parking expansion plan for city, state review
The Portland International Jetport has reduced its proposal by 100 spaces, but that might not satisfy residents of a Stroudwater neighborhood concerned about the $8 million project.
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State revokes license at Portland motel used as emergency housing for asylum seekers
After a complaint, an inspection at the Motel 6 found a cockroach infestation. The code violation will force families staying at the property to move out by July 1.
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People and Business: March 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Elizabeth Kayatta, an attorney at Berman & Simmons, was elected co-chair of the women’s law section of the Maine Bar Association. Chris Boots was elected as a board member for the Maine Trial Lawyers Association and the Legislative Committee co-chair. Bruce King has been named executive director at Maine Boys to Men. […]
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Portland police arrest 3 teens in alleged ‘sophisticated’ drug scheme
Portland police said what began as an investigation into a reported shooting near Woodfords Corner last month has turned up evidence of a ‘significant drug trafficking network’ involving teenagers in Portland, Gray and New Gloucester.
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Portland City Councilor Roberto Rodriguez will not run for second term
The councilor is stepping away from city government after 2 terms on the school board and one on the council.
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Portland Meetings: March 27-April 3
Wed. 3/27 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 3/27 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Committee Island Community Center Thu. 3/28 5 p.m. City/School Finance Committees Zoom Mon. 4/1 5 p.m. City Council Workshop City Hall Tue. 4/2 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Wed. 4/3 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 4/3 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, […]
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Maine food businesses take a hit when outage forces them to toss perishable items
A weekend ice storm that wiped out power along the coast for more than a day has caused some restaurants and markets to lose food, and revenue.
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Portland-based health network will also take its food pantry on the road
The MaineHealth food pantry at the former Greyhound bus station in Portland is getting a refrigerated ‘healthy foods’ truck, paid for with federal funding.