Tom Bell
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New car shop features foreign policy
Two Somalis will provide sales and service to immigrants unfamiliar with the auto business
On eve of construction, critics say floating pier too limiting
While a fixed berth would be more versatile, state officials say there's not enough money.
City not fazed by lawsuit over island 'taxi'
Councilors insist that it's proper to require licensure for a Peaks Island golf-cart taxi that accepts only tips.
City won't back down on Peaks golf cart taxi issue
City Councilor John Anton and City Attorney Gary Wood said the council’s decision to amend the city’s taxi regulations was legal.
Debate heats up on voting by noncitizens in Portland
City councilors allow the question on this fall's ballot after hearing from both advocates and critics.
Parkers, pay attention or pay up
Municipal and business leaders say it's too soon to know the effects of losing the parking ticket forgiveness program.
Maine tourism gets its glow back
A sun-filled summer has businesses thriving again after a dreary 2009
So little demand, yet so much parking
East End merchants grumble as the city OKs a new garage while paying $64,000 to subsidize a nearby facility with empty spaces.
Ben Chipman to run for House District 119
The district includes Portland’s Parkside, Bayside and East Bayside neighborhoods.
Portland pier owners drop request on pleasure boat docking
They had asked for 50 more feet of space, but lobstermen opposed it.
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