‘Every Tree Tells a Story’ by Maine artist Pamela Moulton will be installed in the spring.
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Portland Rent Board rules on its first rent increase appeal
The board acts on complaints by the Trelawny Tenants Union, ruling that a tax rate rent adjustment should be based on the square footage of each unit and recommending that the landlord be fined $15,300 for improperly distributed rent increase notices.
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Repeal of mask mandate in Portland draws mixed reaction from residents and businesses
Some business owners welcome the change, saying they don’t want to police enforcement, while others say they may still require masks.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland City Council votes to repeal indoor mask mandate
The 7-2 decision to repeal the mask requirement in indoor public places takes effect in 10 days.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Portland council approves ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
The city joins Bangor and more than 330 other communities nationwide that have restricted sales of flavored tobacco.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 9-16
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 2/9 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 2/9 5 p.m. Rent Board Wed. 2/9 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Wed. 2/9 5 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee Wed. 2/9 6 p.m. Charter Commission Wed. 2/9 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Deering grad, teacher team up to create ‘miraculous’ communication app
ReachMyTeach, which is used in the Portland area to improve communication between teachers, students and parents, could spread to more schools thanks to a significant financial investment from an education group.
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Portland tows 91 vehicles that violated parking ban
On-street parking was prohibited from 10 p.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday.
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Three face charges, 2 others sought in killing of Portland man in Providence
There is no known connection between the victims and the suspects and police described it as a random shooting.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Portland winter festival to add fireworks display Feb. 18
Carnaval ME on the Eastern Promenade is scheduled for Feb. 17-26 and will also feature outdoor concerts, including performances by Scotty McCreery and The Ghost of Paul Revere.