Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 9/29 9 a.m. Fish Pier Authority Wed. 9/29 4 p.m. Mayor’s Monthly Zoom Wed. 9/29 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Thur. 9/30 5 p.m. Finance Committee Mon. 10/4 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Mon. 10/4 5 p.m. City Council Meeting Mon. […]
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Police investigate suspected arson at Portland church
Neighbors who spotted the fire at the Portland New Church on Stevens Avenue used buckets of water to try to put it out before firefighters arrived.
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Portland makes closures for outdoor dining permanent, eyes remake of iconic Old Port streets
City Manager Jon Jennings says his staff is recommending a project to remake Wharf and Dana streets in the Old Port using money from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: An in on continued outdoor dining
As the pandemic continues, a number of Portland restaurants plan to continue outdoor seating into the fall and even winter. Here are a few favorites.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland may turn down the volume in Bayside amid increasing noise complaints
A consultant is studying sound levels, but city officials already are eying changes to rein in the noise from outdoor music venues.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland councilor and school leaders clash over race and income inequities in city’s schools
District officials agree with City Councilor Tae Chong that more needs to be done, but dispute some of his claims and say they’re making progress to address disparities.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mercy moves more facilities to Fore River site, including surgery center
The hospital is on track to move all of its functions to the new site by the end of the year.
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Portland police chief leaving after 2 years for job in the private sector
Frank Clark said in an email to the city staff Friday that he has accepted a job as security director for a company he did not name.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State, News
Complaint about Portland’s fees may give arcade owners a new game
The city’s arcade licensing fees are facing scrutiny in response to Dave Aceto’s Instagram post calling them ‘insulting as we try to bounce back from a pandemic.’
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Portland school board member apologizes for past use of homophobic slur
Roberto Rodriguez, who is running for City Council, said he has been reaching out to individuals and community groups to make amends since the old posts began resurfacing last week.