Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 3/9 5 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee Wed. 3/9 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Wed. 3/9 6 p.m. Charter Commission Wed. 3/9 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee Thur. 3/10 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Thur. 3/10 8:30 a.m. Community […]
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Letter: Flavored tobacco needs to go up in smoke
Thank you to the city of Portland; you have made your citizens proud. Portland has shown the country that it prioritizes the health and well-being of its children. Recently, Portland City Council members unanimously voted to end the sale of flavored tobacco products and sent a strong statement against big tobacco companies. By ending the sale […]
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Bane or boon, massive cruise ships will return to Maine this year
With no travel restrictions and only voluntary COVID-19 regulations for cruises, the industry is back in full swing and bearing down on the state.
Posted inLocal & State
Separate crashes in Portland take down two utility poles
The incidents occurred Sunday on Stevens Avenue and at the intersection of Marginal Way and Forest Avenue, police say.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland’s St. Patrick’s parade to return after 2-year absence
The event March 13, held along Commercial Street, is organized by the Irish American Club of Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Committee advances proposal to give more budget authority to Portland school board
The full Charter Commission will now look at the proposal, which would eliminate City Council approval of the school budget and send it directly from the school board to voters.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Small park causes big disagreement in Portland
On March 7, the Portland City Council will decide whether to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park, correcting what the Noyes family, the Parks Department and independent groups believe is an historical error.
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PETA defends ‘Don’t eat fish’ ads at jetport after Gov. Mills seeks their removal
Mills sent a letter to jetport officials asking that they be taken down, and state Rep. Genevieve McDonald, D-Deer Isle, called the ads ‘appalling.’
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Maine Community Foundation names new president and CEO
Incoming chief executive Deborah Ellwood is a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine.
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Portland charter commission gets more time to come up with recommendations
The commission has until May 9 to issue a preliminary report and until July 11 to come up with final recommendations.