Two German tourists receive a greeting from the mayor and a bag of presents as they step off the AIDAmar, marking the first time the city has passed the milestone.
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Portland to welcome 100,000th cruise ship passenger of the year
The milestone will be reached when the AIDAmar docks Saturday morning.
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Portland housing panel floats looser rules for short-term rentals
Saying regulations proposed by the city are too restrictive, committee members discuss a set of rules for property owners to operate the rentals on a casual and commercial basis.
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Bread and Butter: Once a year, restaurateurs host purveyors of ingredients
They each donate something for the grand feast – vegetables, fish, beverages, maybe a lamb.
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Performer who dressed as a tree likes ideas that go out on a limb
Asher Woodworth was arrested for blocking traffic during his slow exploration of modern life, and friends say his creativity has led to other brushes with authorities.
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‘At the mercy of landlords,’ tenants fear fatal-fire verdict devalues their lives
They vow to fight for stronger laws. Landlords express relief.
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Styxx nightclub to close after 30 years as haven for Portland’s gay community
The owner cites declining support in recent years for his decision to shut the bar’s doors in January.
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Verdict likely next week in Maine landlord’s manslaughter trial
Although the trial ended a week ago, prosecutors and defense attorneys filed additional legal arguments this week.
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Short-term rentals bring needed cash, Portland residents tell committee considering new rules
Many at Thursday’s public hearing speak in favor of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, but some say Portland must crack down on rogue operators.
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Portland officer cleared in lawsuit claiming excessive force
A federal jury finds in favor of Cynthia Rumery-Taylor in the lawsuit filed by a Peaks Island woman after an arrest in October 2014.