The city said the few valuable items found during the sweeps were given to police because they were suspected of being stolen.
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One of Us: Youth choral director creates bonds through love of music
Maria Belva directs the Horizon Voices youth choirs for children ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors.
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Protesters gather at City Hall to protest encampment sweeps
Organizers say they want the City Council to pass an ordinance that will stop further encampment sweeps until longer-term solutions to the housing crisis are in place.
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Portland’s minimum wage jumps to $21 an hour because of storm
Gov. Janet Mills’ declaration in advance of Hurricane Lee triggers a city law that includes a hazard pay clause bumping up Portland’s minimum wage by 50% during a state of emergency.
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Groups hope to boost Muslim voter registration with events in Portland and Lewiston
On National Muslim Voter Registration Day, organizers at the Maine Muslim Community Center encouraged people to register to vote and worked to correct misperceptions about U.S. elections.
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The Danforth in Portland’s West End is closing next week
The bar and restaurant is just 14 months old but could not afford to stay open, an owner said Friday.
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Portland restaurateur sues ex-wife over payment for Boone’s Fish House
Harding Lee Smith, owner of ‘The Rooms’ restaurants, has sued Darcy Smith, owner of Boone’s, claiming she and her business owe him $150,000.
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Portland to focus on expanding homeless shelter capacity ahead of winter
At a workshop Thursday on the encampments crisis, the city council floated proposals including increased police presence, sanctioned camping and expanding city shelter capacity.
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Portland sued for ending Expo lease to accommodate asylum seekers
At the heart of the case is whether Portland had the right to terminate a lease with Promerica Health because of ‘sudden’ and ‘unforseen circumstances’ that led to opening a temporary shelter space for asylum seekers.
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Portland restaurant and shop Maker’s Galley closing
The Commercial Street business that showcases Maine-made products opened about 2 years ago.