City officials said they will release implementation plans next week just as the voter-approved ordinances take effect.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Westbrook woman’s food truck a tribute to her Cambodian culture
Tina Nop wants to share the ‘pockets of joy’ her family and other refugees found in their traditional foods.
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Coast Guard confirms identities, suspends search for 4 missing Maine fishermen
Jeff Matthews, Ethan Ward, Michael Porper and Robert Blethen were on the Emmy Rose when it sank northeast of Cape Cod early Monday.
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Portland council continues private meetings with attorney
Monday’s executive session was the third time councilors huddled with their attorney outside of public view to discuss varying interpretations – and the legal risks for each – of five voter-approved ordinances.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Konbit Sante’s new director looks to carry on tradition
Rupal Shah joins the organization that improves healthcare in Haiti after years of work in public health internationally and domestically.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Nov. 25-Dec. 2
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 12/2 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Wed. 12/2 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 12/2 6:30 p.m. District 1 Annual Meeting
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Portland-based fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts coast with 4 aboard
The Coast Guard searches for the crew members who were on the Emmy Rose when it sank early Monday about 22 miles northeast of Provincetown.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Christmas cheer comes with a few changes this year
PORTLAND — The lead-up to Christmas is will get underway downtown with a few alterations. Monument Square will still be adorned by a large Christmas tree – this year from Florida Avenue – but the traditional lighting event on the day after Thanksgiving will not be held. Instead, Portland Downtown is featuring a 24/7 webcam […]
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Museum employees’ vote on union slated for December
A museum spokesperson said management is not trying to prevent a vote on unionization, but rather making sure employees knows the pros and cons of forming a union.
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State to demolish part of historic train trestle in Portland
The span, which is visible from Interstate 295, has been eyed by both trail and rail advocates but has fallen into ‘critical’ condition after being damaged by fire in 1984, according to the state.