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Published
April 13, 2016

Short-term rentals and sober houses among concerns in Portland neighborhoods

The committee that's addressing Portland's housing crunch hears from representatives of 14 neighborhood groups, who also cite rising costs and rapid changes.
Published
April 7, 2016

Families of Noyes Street fire victims vie for lead in lawsuit against landlord

The widow of 29-year-old Steven Summers, who died in the Nov. 1, 2014, blaze, contends that her claim against Gregory Nisbet should have priority since she sued first.
Published
April 6, 2016

Rise of Portland rents may be slowing, but panel warns of continued housing shortage

The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a discussion of the housing market, and it draws more than 400 people.
Published
April 5, 2016

Portland voters overwhelmingly approve elementary school renovation

Rebuilding Hall Elementary School will cost $29.7 million, nearly all of which is being paid for by the state.
Published
April 5, 2016

Commentary: Before Rosa Parks there was Claudette Colvin, who deserves presidential recognition

She sat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus months before Rosa Parks; now retired, she is worthy of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Published
April 4, 2016

Portland council approves less lenient handling of tax-acquired properties

The streamlined policy, aimed at returning nearly 100 parcels to the tax rolls, means more homes will be sold and residents can be displaced.
Published
April 4, 2016

Portland’s city manager presents budget that would close India Street clinic

The City Council refers the $235.9 million spending plan to the Finance Committee, which is expected to discuss the public health changes on April 14.
Published
April 3, 2016

Portland residents will vote Tuesday on bond for new Hall School

The state is paying for most of the $29.7 million project. The $1.4 million in local funds would cover upgrades such as a larger gym and cafeteria.
Published
April 2, 2016

Woman dies suddenly inside Starbucks on Congress Street in Portland

Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
Published
April 1, 2016

Portland’s next budget proposes closure of city-run health clinic

The $235.9 million municipal spending proposal, to be unveiled Monday, would transition patients from an India Street clinic to a nonprofit health center on Park Avenue.