If approved, it would be the 12th historic district in the city and would cover 49 percent of the hill.
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Rare European bird spotted at park in Portland
The redwing, also known as a European thrush, drew a small crowd of birdwatchers throughout the Northeast to Capisic Pond Park on Saturday.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Outbreaks spur city’s call for vigilance
The CDC is investigating COVID-19 cases at the Barron Center, Oxford Street Shelter and Family Shelter.
Posted inTimes Record
New performance series at Thompson’s Point kicks off this weekend
The Unplug & Unwind shows, part of Halo at the Point’s Lounge Series, will feature small crowds, with tickets sold by the loveseat.
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Landlords sue to block Portland rent control ordinance
The lawsuit says the measure that was passed by city voters in November shouldn’t be implemented and conflicts with state and federal laws.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Portland area commercial brokers reflect on a challenging year
Retail and office space vacancies in greater Portland went up in 2020, but the industrial space sector remained strong, brokers say.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Public-private partnership now eyed for new homeless center
With the potential for state funding for the $10M project off the table, the city considers a private-public partnership for the proposed homeless services center on Riverside Street.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland school board wants teachers to address LGBTQ injustices
Board members, spurred by a string of hate mail in the area, are working on a resolution to encourage age-appropriate conversations about the incidents and the display of pride images in schools.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/27 2 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Thur. 1/28 5 p.m. Finance Committee Thur. 1/28 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Mon. 2/1 8 a.m. Broadband Planning Committee Mon. 2/1 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Tues. 2/2 5:30 p.m. […]
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Portland’s first licensed adult-use cannabis testing lab opens
Nova Analytic Labs is the second adult-use marijuana lab in Maine, joining Nelson Analytical in Kennebunk.