Councilors Victoria Pelletier and Regina Phillips said they were disappointed that Black members of the City Council weren’t consulted on the statement issued by the mayor, interim city manager and interim police chief.
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Legislative committee votes to restore funding for Portland Harbor dredging
Gov. Janet Mills proposed reallocating $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to a program that helps small businesses afford health insurance, but a key legislative committee voted against that idea Thursday.
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From the Business Desk: In praise of tall buildings
An 18-story addition to Portland’s skyline raises the question of why the city should build tall – and why we should raise our sights so high.
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Portland to open temporary shelter as Maine braces for extreme cold
With dangerously cold wind chills predicted, the city will operate an emergency shelter at the Salvation Army’s gymnasium on Friday and Saturday nights.
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The Wrap: Coletti’s in Biddeford makes Yelp’s list of 100 best pizzerias
Also, Kennebunk’s Auntie’s House brings its Whoopie Balls to Portland; Readable Feast New England awards Maine writers; fire damages Apres, and more.
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Portland fires contractor, hires new firm to study historic districts
The city says that PlaceEconomics’ draft report was missing information, but the company counters that the city was difficult to work with and was unhappy that its report was not more critical of historic preservation.
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Steeper by the dozen: Avian flu sends egg prices soaring
The disease has driven prices up and supplies down, affecting Maine farms, stores, restaurants and egg lovers in different ways.
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Portland Public Library names new executive director
Sarah Moore will start on April 19, coming to Maine from Indiana, where she has served as executive director of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.
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Portland budget challenges include inflation, revenue losses, homeless services
City Councilors Monday said they are looking at the upcoming budget as a chance to stabilize and rebuild the city after COVID-19.
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Pickleball takes Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth by storm
The once-obscure sport has quickly grown into one of the area’s most popular activities.