Supporters say the proposal will simplify the budget process and make school officials more accountable to voters. Opponents question its legality and unknown costs.
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 28-Oct. 5
Wed. 9/28 6 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Mon. 10/3 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Tues. 10/4 6:30 p.m. Housing & Economic Development Committee City Hall Wed. 10/5 6 p.m. Historic Preservation Meeting TBD Wed. 10/5 4:30 p.m. Creative Portland TBD Thur. 10/6 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Thur. 10/6 6 p.m. Parks […]
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Four open seats on Peaks Island Council draw only one write-in candidate
The council chair said it’s not unusual to fill seats by appointment rather than in the November election, and the lack of candidates shouldn’t discourage voters from supporting a proposal to codify the council.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Suspect in Old Port shooting was out on bail for drug charges
Witnesses told police that Tyreese Vargas, 19, was involved in an argument inside The Drink Exchange before he allegedly shot two people on Wharf Street after the bar closed.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Pair of Portland referendums offer competing proposals for regulating short-term rentals
Question A seeks to ban corporate and non-local operators from registering short-term rentals, while Question B would reduce the number of short-term rentals and increase fines and fees.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Clock is ticking for future of Maine’s largest public company
Covetrus could be sold and taken private if shareholders approve a $4 billion deal on Oct. 11.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Do This
Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates
The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Police make arrest in Old Port shooting that seriously injured 2 people
Tyreese Vargas is charged with attempted murder, two counts of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm and two counts of violating conditions of release.