I read John Facella’s Forum column, “Patriotism is not limited to one party, so stop throwing stones,” published May 1. I, too, am not loyal to any political party. I am loyal to values that I hold dear, such as honesty, integrity, freedom, fairness, kindness, peace, democracy, the even-handed application of the rule of law, […]
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New appointment boosts Portland rent board but draws landlord’s concerns
Matt Walker has been criticized for posting on social media that he had a ‘vendetta’ against one of the city’s largest landlords.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
A house in Portland is sinking. The city says it’s isolated, but the homeowner is not convinced.
Steve Whitney and his sister have invested tens of thousands of dollars to shore up the home that belonged to their mother. Will it be enough?
Posted inLocal & State, News
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
Posted inLocal & State
Dozens in Portland protest U.S. support of war in Ukraine
The event at Woodfords Corner was part of a regular series of statewide protests in recent months to call for peace and demand the U.S. stop spending billions of dollars on the war in Ukraine.
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Portland man’s family escapes violent conflict in Sudan
Now El-Fadel Arbab must raise money to bring his wife and 2 sons from Saudi Arabia to Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Ballot question on rent in Portland is by landlords and for landlords
Allowing landlords to introduce a new rent after a tenant voluntarily leaves a unit has been proven time and again to harm renters.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Municipal leaders ask state to increase General Assistance reimbursements
Lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would increase the state reimbursement to 90%.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine child tests positive for measles – state’s 1st case since 2019
The state is working to notify anyone who might have come into contact with the unidentified child.
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Emergency shelter committee supports task force to address encampments in Portland
The group will consist not only of city officials and community service providers, but also people from the Bayside Trail encampment that has raised safety concerns.