The council got its first look Monday night at the challenges going into next year as it begins months of work on the 2025 budget.
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 24-31
Wed. 1/24 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 1/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Community Center Fri. 1/26 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 1/29 5:30 p.m. Rental Housing Advisory Zoom
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Portland police arrest burglary suspect inside Congress Street building
The building was broken into Sunday morning as well as the night before, police said.
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182 complaints, 37 violations, 0 fines: Portland hasn’t penalized a single landlord since rent control took effect
City officials have avoided punitive action so far, but some say rent control needs more teeth.
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People and Business: Jan. 24
Hires, promotions, appointments John Bentley was promoted to senior vice president, chief information officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined the bank as an information security officer in 2022. SBSI also hired Stephanie Paquet as senior vice president, director of risk management. Paquet has 20 years of experience in community banking. Christine Cram […]
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Chimney fire damages upstairs function room at Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room in Old Port
The chimney, which shifted out of place during last week’s windstorms, caught fire Friday afternoon, damaging an upstairs dining room, according to the restaurant’s owner.
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A waterfront park is overrun with rats. Rescuers are trying to find homes for them.
A group of volunteers believes the rodents at Harbor View Memorial Park in Portland are domestic, not wild, and is working to rescue them and find foster homes.
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Windham man charged with string of business break-ins
Police say Joseph Call Jr., 37, has been charged with 9 burglaries that targeted businesses in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook over the last month.
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Portland hazard pay ends as state of civil emergency expires
During the state of civil emergency, Portland’s minimum wage increased to $22.50 an hour.
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Portland City Council hears from the public about rats
The city is taking steps to rid the area at Harbor View Memorial Park of the rodents, but some believe they are domesticated and were released in the area.