Two Somalis will provide sales and service to immigrants unfamiliar with the auto business
While a fixed berth would be more versatile, state officials say there's not enough money.
Councilors insist that it's proper to require licensure for a Peaks Island golf-cart taxi that accepts only tips.
City Councilor John Anton and City Attorney Gary Wood said the council’s decision to amend the city’s taxi regulations was legal.
City councilors allow the question on this fall's ballot after hearing from both advocates and critics.
Municipal and business leaders say it's too soon to know the effects of losing the parking ticket forgiveness program.
A sun-filled summer has businesses thriving again after a dreary 2009
East End merchants grumble as the city OKs a new garage while paying $64,000 to subsidize a nearby facility with empty spaces.
The district includes Portland’s Parkside, Bayside and East Bayside neighborhoods.
They had asked for 50 more feet of space, but lobstermen opposed it.