City councilors say they prefer to look at putting conditions on individual licenses rather than amending ordinances.
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New owner of Gather in Yarmouth plans to keep ‘cozy neighborhood’ vibe
Krista Cole, who also owns Sur Lie in Portland, will continue to offer dishes made with local ingredients.
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Portland charter commission advised to consider local context for leadership models
There’s no clear answer as to how the balance of power between the mayor and city manager should be divided, but trade-offs come with each, a panel of experts told the commission Monday.
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For Portland High students, favorite lunch spot now takeout only
One City Center bans them from eating in the food court, citing rowdy behavior that’s led to complaints. Many students feel they’re being punished for the actions of a few and plan to boycott the building entirely.
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 16-23
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 2/16 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Wed. 2/16 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 2/16 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 2/16 6 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 2/16 6 p.m. Charter Commission Education Committee Thur. 2/17 8:30 a.m. Community Development […]
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Suspicious package at Maine Medical Center was not a threat, police say
The front entrance of the hospital was closed for two hours Monday morning while police responded.
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Dine Out Maine: Of Whips, Spoons and Cuisinarts
The Robertsons: If you live in Maine and love to cook, you should know their name. For almost 25 years, the couple ran Portland’s premiere kitchenware store.
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Portland Museum of Art unveils plan to more than double size of campus
The 140-year-old museum is raising money to build a six- or seven-story building on the site of the former Children’s Museum on Free Street, to start.
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Portland lifeguard honored for rescuing swimmer who had heart attack
‘I just feel super lucky,’ Marcia Howell said of being saved by lifeguard Jeannette Strickland and others.
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A ‘beacon’ to Maine veterans: New Portland VA clinic to open Monday
The $64 million facility will provide a wide range of medical, mental health and education services for many of the state’s estimated 114,000 veterans.