In an 8-1 vote, the commission amended its preliminary proposal to put more checks on the power of a stronger mayor.
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Nearly half of all Maine tenants cannot afford rent, new study says
A Harvard University report indicates that Maine’s renters are struggling – something that those in the affordable housing arena know all too well.
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Many Portland area residents would need to double their income to afford a home
A new Harvard University report illustrates the growing affordability struggle for both homebuyers and renters across the country and in Maine.
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Portland council votes to repeal development restrictions on Munjoy Hill
Councilors cited concerns about the need for more housing prior to voting unanimously to repeal the special district.
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Debate begins early over raising Portland’s minimum wage to $18
Voters will likely be asked in November if they want to increase the city’s minimum wage, which at $13 an hour is already above the statewide minimum and on its way to $15 in 2024.
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Businesses say they’ll weather the closure of part of Portland’s Marginal Way for 4 weeks
The city has a traffic plan, and motorists will be able to access businesses from other streets.
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Portland Meetings: June 22-29
Wed. 6/22 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 6/22 5 p.m. Rent Board Wed. 6/22 6 p.m. Charter Commission Wed. 6/22 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Thur. 6/23 5 p.m. Finance Committee Fri. 6/24 1 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Hearing City Hall Tues. 6/28 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Committee Tues. 6/28 4:30 p.m. Planning […]
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Rain doesn’t dampen celebration of Juneteenth in Portland
About a dozen people listened to music under tents in Congress Square Park, where the organizer said she’s pleased there’s a holiday marking the end of slavery, but ‘there’s still work we have to do.’
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Thousands greet return of Portland Pride parade and festival
The celebration of the LGBTQ community had not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.
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Portland police investigate death in Bayside
Human remains were found in an apartment on Portland Street, police said.