Backers of Question A, which would remove the 5% cap on rent increases when apartments turn over, have raised and spent far more than opponents headed into the June 13 election.
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Coal pile in Portland raises environmental, health concerns as dust spreads to other properties
Sprague Energy, one of the Northeast’s largest suppliers of energy products, said it has undergone numerous inspections by MDEP and has consistently been found in compliance with regulations.
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Despite high pay at Maine summer jobs, some workers look for other rewards
Seasonal hiring is ramping up in the state, and summer wages are high. But young workers don’t always take the top-dollar jobs.
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Portland’s Exchange Street could be closed to traffic on Sundays this summer
The City Council is scheduled to act Monday on a proposal to close a block of the Old Port street to cars on Sundays June 16 to Sept. 23.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Suspect in decade-old Portland killing asks court to throw out evidence
Zachary Phach was 1 of 2 men charged with murder in 2021 for the shooting death of Matthew Blanchard 9 years earlier.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Assistant superintendent from Philadelphia chosen as Portland’s next schools leader
Ryan Scallon, who is an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia school system, will replace former superintendent Xavier Botana.
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Fire at Portland apartment leaves residents homeless
At least 10 people are searching for new housing after a fire in their apartment building on Bramhall Street early Friday.
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Maine Voices: Concerned about the essence of urban life in Portland’s Bayside
Urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs’ concept of ‘the sidewalk ballet’ risks being steamrollered by a new apartment block on Hanover Street.
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Campaign signs spark debate, and some confusion, over rent control referendum
The creator of the signs said they’re a satirical approach to opposing Question A, but some landlords and residents say they’re misleading.
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Accused shooter in Woodford Street killing enters insanity plea
Damion Butterfield, 23, is pleading not criminally responsible by reason of insanity in the death of Derald ‘Darry’ Coffin.