The state’s attorney general alleges Unified Parking Partners is charging fines, disguised as taxes, and mimics government parking-enforcement.
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Portland man killed by train had battled years of mental illness
Brett Staples, who was homeless for several years before moving into a housing first community, was known for his constant smile, friends said.
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The top 10 places you’re most likely to get a parking ticket in Portland
Explore our interactive map to find where the most parking violations have been issued in the city. Hover over each hot spot to see the number of tickets issued in the last fiscal year.
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Portland food pantry and nonprofit African market fights hunger through familiar ingredients
The nonprofit Food for all Services, open 7 days a week, is addressing food insecurity and helping new immigrants feel at home by offering food they know and are comfortable cooking.
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Old Port parking enforcement driving rebound in Portland ticket revenues
The city made $2.1 million in parking ticket revenue last fiscal year, which city officials attribute to a post-pandemic economy.
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Federal housing voucher program on pause in large swaths of Maine
MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
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Tucked away on the slopes of Munjoy Hill, Portland’s largest community orchard is thriving
Mount Joy Orchard, which is open to anyone who wants to harvest fruit, added a wildflower garden, blueberry bushes and American chestnuts this season.
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 14-21
Wed. 8/14 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Thu. 8/15 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 8/15 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 8/19 4 p.m. City Council City Hall Mon. 8/19 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Mon. 8/19 5:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 8/20 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom
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Local project funding requests headed to U.S. Senate for consideration
An appropriations bill that funds projects totaling $48.1 million in Cumberland County has come out of the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now headed to the U.S. Senate for consideration. This list was distributed by Sen. Susan Collins’ office. • Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine requested $5 million to expand and update facilities. • […]
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Two Fat Cats Bakery to open in Portland’s West End
The old Mercy Hospital building at 175 Spring St. in Portland is the newest location of Two Fat Cats Bakery. The bakery, in the building now known as Nightingale, is scheduled to open in October, according to a press release from the company. Two Fat Cats has operated at its flagship location on Lancaster Street […]