There have been 28 in the city in the first six months of 2022, surpassing the 23 that occurred in all of last year.
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Press Herald editorial page editor retiring
Greg Kesich is stepping down after more than a decade in the role and will be replaced by Siobhan Brett next week.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
In chaotic July 4th scene, a Portland man is shot and a crowd aims fireworks at police who respond
Portland police said officers were forced to fire pepper balls on people targeting officers with fireworks after they responded to a scene where a 35-year-old man had been shot and was then assaulted.
Posted inLocal & State
Hundreds protest in Portland on the Fourth for abortion rights
Later, they marched up Congress Street to the city’s annual fireworks display on the Eastern Promenade.
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At Portland couple’s Tar Beach, you come for dinner but stay for community
For a decade, Jim Ohannes and Elizabeth McGrady have hosted friends and neighbors at their West End home for dinner every Wednesday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
No fare: The taxi business sees the end of the road
There used to be hundreds of taxicabs in the region. Just one company and a few dozen drivers remain.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: July 6-13
Wed. 7/6 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Wed. 7/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Committee Wed. 7/6 6 p.m. Charter Commission Thur. 7/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission Thur. 7/7 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Mon. 7/11 4 p.m. City Council Special Double Meeting Tues. 7/12 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Committee Tues. 7/12 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Tues. […]
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Delay in Congress Square redesign work frustrates business owners
The entrance to Free Street at Congress Square, which was expected to reopen in June, remains closed while the city works to resolve a utility-related complication.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Hope Acts and Solo Cucina Market partner for new Mainer event
People can go to Hope Acts for assistance.
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Portland mayors present and past say making the job stronger will politicize city management
Mayor Kate Snyder and 14 previous mayors say the Charter Commission’s proposal to strengthen the powers of the elected mayor puts too much power in the hands of 1 person.