City officials release part of their plan to implement five ballot measures that were approved by voters Nov. 3 and take effect Sunday.
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Portland workers intervene in lawsuit against new hazard pay ordinance
Two employees of Whole Foods ask a judge to enforce the voter-approved measure that raises the minimum wage for some workers during emergencies like the pandemic.
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Marijuana delivery driver beaten, robbed at gunpoint in Portland
It was the third such robbery since October, Portland police say.
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Cape woman gets personal about teen suicide
A teacher’s debut novel is kicking off a series of events at a Portland library on a topic that hits home for her.
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Key 911 call system in Portland suffered outage during Monday’s storm
For 15 minutes shortly before 10 p.m. dispatchers who handle emergency calls for Portland, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth could not answer them.
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Chamber sues to stop hazard pay provision approved by Portland voters
The lawsuit asks a judge to declare unconstitutional the hazard pay that’s part of minimum wage initiative.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council, school board set to swear in six new members
With a combined 43 years of public service, Jill Duson, Justin Costa and Marnie Morrione will be replaced next week by three individuals making their first foray into local politics.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland meal providers pivot to feed hungry
Together, Wayside Food Programs and Preble Street provided close to 2,000 precooked Thanksgiving dinners for those in need.
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Portland restaurants head into ‘difficult stretch’
Managers of two long-time restaurants, Becky’s and DiMillo’s on the Water, will continue to follow CDC guidelines with the hope business will get closer to normal after the winter.
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Portland man working on design for face-visible mask
Preston Haynes hopes his new design will help those who lip read.