His focus would include protecting the middle class, as well an extending the property tax relief program, increasing minimum wage and instituting universal pre-K.
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Thibodeau hopes to jump from council to mayor’s office
Thibodeau aims to bring a renewed level of professionalism to the mayor’s role and steer the city back to “good governance.”
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It’s a boom year for acorns, but the reason is a tough nut to crack
‘Mast years,’ when oaks of a certain type drop more seed than usual, occur every 2 to 5 years, and scientists can’t explain why.
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Owner seeks zone change to fulfill vision for Deering Center school
Planning Board members support the idea of a community center, but differ on whether a zone change is appropriate.
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Portland schools look to large-scale solar providers for energy
The School Department is partnering with the city and others to get the best possible pricing.
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34 places to brunch in Greater Portland
These restaurants take brunch way beyond pancakes and bacon. (But you can get those too.)
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New ICE office in downtown Portland draws protests
A spokesperson says the the Homeland Security Investigations office will specialize in transnational criminal probes, not deportations.
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 16-23
Wed. 10/16 4 p.m. Public Art Committee PPL Wed. 10/16 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Meeting Board CH Wed. 10/16 5:30 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee CH Thur. 10/17 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee OCC Thur. 10/17 1 p.m. Maine Continuum of Care PPL Mon. 10/21 4:30 p.m. City Council Safety Training CH Mon. 10/21 […]
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Portland housing report shows progress, but gap in affordability persists
City policies have boosted the amount of new housing in the city, but rents and home prices remain unaffordable for about half the city’s residents.
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Investor lawsuit sours promise of Portland-based Covetrus
A complaint filed in federal court describes a company that was deeply in debt at launch and unable to manage its global inventory.