The 5 candidates in the Nov. 7 election all recognize the urgency of the problem, and they have varying ideas about how to tackle it.
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Candidates for Portland’s at-large council seat see homelessness as top priority
April Fournier is finishing her first term as an at-large councilor. Her challenger in the Nov. 7 election, Bill Linnell, has experience on the town council in Cape Elizabeth, where he used to live.
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 18-25
Wed. 10/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 10/18 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 10/19 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 10/19 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 10/19 5:30 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Thu. 10/19 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 10/23 5 p.m. City Council […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Our schools have many strengths to build on
When I first transitioned into the district in July, I committed to spending the first three months listening and learning in the community. In that time, I’ve met with more than 500 students, parents, staff, business leaders and community partners face to face, and we’ve gathered additional information through a survey that over 925 people […]
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Portland City Council again shoots down proposal to expand shelter capacity
The council voted 4-4 on the motion, and on a motion to table it, meaning it will take it up the proposal once again at its next meeting on Nov. 13.
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Upgraded Thompson’s Point Rink in Portland preparing for season
The Thompson’s Point Rink in Portland will open again this December after a one-year hiatus with a number of improvements. Among the improvements are an expanded ice skating surface, upgraded seating and a new gathering and warming area, along with a permanent refrigeration system and a solar-powered chiller. The Thompson’s Point management team hopes to […]
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State homeless council opposes upcoming sweep of Portland encampment
The chair of the Maine Statewide Homeless Council says removing people from their encampments further victimizes them and doesn’t solve the problem.
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Congress Street Starbucks, set in landmark building, to close
The shop is located in the Hay Building at the junction of Congress and Free streets.
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Jetport parking crunch irritates travelers, spurs plan to add another lot
With outbound passengers regularly filling 400 spaces at an offsite overflow lot, the Portland International Jetport plans to build another lot with more than 700 spaces.
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Hundreds attend solidarity vigil for Israel in Portland
At the same time as the event supporting Israel, a ‘Free Palestine’ rally in Monument Square drew about 60 demonstrators protesting the Israeli government’s military strikes on Gaza.