Question E on the Portland ballot would eliminate nonowner-occupied and tenant-occupied short-term rentals in the city and increase registration fees from $100 for the first unit to $1,000 for each unit.
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Cape honors local war hero and centenarian
The Town Council has named Oct. 5 “Ernest Brien Day” in honor of a local man stationed at Fort Williams.
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Portland man sentenced to 28 years for girlfriend’s murder
Gregory Vance, 62, pleaded guilty to murdering 59-year-old Patricia Grassi last year.
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business Oct. 14
Late Portlander honored at Veterans’ Home The late Sidney Thorne was named Veteran of the Month for August at Maine Veterans’ Homes in Scarborough. Thorne died in early August before he received the honor, according to a spokesperson for the Veterans’ Home. A registered Maine Guide, Thorne was born and raised in Portland and from […]
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Portland mayor and most councilors announce opposition to 5 referendum questions
Every councilor except Pious Ali is opposing the ballot questions drafted by Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America, but all are silent on a 6th proposal, to lift a cap on marijuana stores in the city.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland school has state’s top teacher
Cindy Soule, a fourth grade teacher at Talbot Community School, has been named the Maine Teacher of the Year for 2021.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
East Bayside mural project honors neighborhood heroes
Ryan and Rachel Adams’ Piece Together Project aims to make sure community advocates are not forgotten.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Volunteers needed to shovel snow for elderly
PORTLAND — With winter around the corner, the Age-Friendly Steering Committee is looking for volunteers to shovel snow for elderly residents. Neighborhood volunteer coordinators are also needed to help match Portland residents aged 65 and older with local volunteer groups and individuals willing to help with snow removal. Volunteers are not required to shovel on […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
At-large council candidates lay out concerns, priorities
Justin Costa, April Fournier, Ronald Gan and Laura Kelley are running to fill the City Council seat that has been held by Jill Duson for close to 20 years.
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District 4 candidates aim to bring new perspective to City Council
Rosemary Mahoney and Andrew Zarro both cite public transportation and housing affordability among their key concerns.