Wed. 9/21 2:30 p.m Temporary Art Review Zoom Wed. 9/21 6 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 9/21 6 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Thur. 9/22 5 p.m. City Council Workshop City Hall Thur. 9/22 6 p.m. Finance Committee City Hall Tues. 9/27 8 a.m. Legislative & Nominating Committee City Hall Tues. 9/27 5:30 p.m. Planning […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Urge Collins, King to support federal aid for Wabanakis
What do Janet Mills and Angus King have in common? Both are afflicted with “Maine-Governor-itis.” This malady, which has infected every chief executive of our state since at least 1980, induces Maine governors and ex-governors to want to block most federal benefits due to Wabanaki Tribal residents in Maine. Those funds, if received, would work […]
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New use considered for historic Portland office high-rise
The People’s United Bank Building, overlooking Monument Square, might offer residential units under the owners’ new plan.
Posted inLocal & State, Special Features
From dawn to dusk, a day in Deering Oaks Park
Portland is struggling to balance the many uses of one of its oldest and largest parks.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Confession weaves tangled story together in Woodford Street shooting
Police focused on Thomas MacDonald, 44, of Westbrook, who they say eventually confessed he was there when Damion Butterfield, 23, allegedly shot and killed Derald Coffin in April on Woodford Street.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Investigation into Old Port shooting that left 2 people wounded continues
Portland police have provided few details about the Monday morning shooting that left 2 people with serious injuries.
Posted inLocal & State
Electrical repairs at Franklin Towers are done, but inspections are needed before power is fully restored
The Portland Housing Authority is not offering a new timeline for when residents on the upper floors will be able to use their stoves or air conditioners.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland estimates cost of charter proposals and citizen initiatives at over $6.5 million
A fiscal impact note prepared by city staff puts cost of the charter commission proposals at $1 million and the citizen initiatives at more than $5.5 million.
Posted inLocal & State
Power at Franklin Towers expected to be fully restored by Friday
Residents of the upper floors of the Portland building have been without full power since a thunderstorm on Aug. 26.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Med, nurses reach contract agreement with 15% wage increases over 3 years
The tentative agreement will be voted on next week and is the first contract negotiated by the nurses union since it was formed last year.