Officials said they want to separate a proposed Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes policy from a controversy over recent assessing decisions that have impacted the tax-exempt status of several organizations.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Press Herald covering the city of Portland. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017, then the Press Herald in 2026. He lives in Portland with his wife, two daughters and two dogs. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a Portland-based rock band and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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Portland nonprofits still seeking recourse after losing tax-exempt status
Some organizations have taken their ire to lawmakers in hopes of mitigating a financial crisis, while others believe the issue can still be resolved at City Hall.
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Portland City Council approves extension of moratorium on large music venues
It will likely result in a showdown this spring over a proposed buffer that could make or break the controversial Live Nation venue downtown.
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Portland City Council may extend moratorium on large concert venues
Officials say the 6-month extension will give them time to consider a buffer between large venues that was crafted in response to a new concert hall proposed by Live Nation.
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Water main break that lead to boil order for 5 Casco Bay islands is lifted
The order covered Great Diamond, Peaks, Little Diamond, House and Cushing islands and was lifted Saturday morning.
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Portland revoked or denied tax-exempt status for nearly 20 nonprofits in past year
The decisions have ‘shocked’ well-known organizations such as Maine Public, the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Mayo Street Arts, some of which say the move could result in closure.
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Portland neighbors are suing to halt or scale back Riverton housing project
The dispute over the 50-unit Belfort Landing development highlights how the city’s recent ReCode has created a gulf between neighborhoods resisting change and officials trying to provide more housing.
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Portland hires firm to market prime ‘Midtown’ parcels in Bayside neighborhood
The lots along Somerset Street represent some of the only remaining undeveloped land on the peninsula.
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Meet the new Portland City Hall reporter
As a Portland native, it’s a bit of a homecoming and I’m excited to get to work to serve our readers.
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Valerie Adams announces run for Cumberland County DA against former boss
Adams said she was fired in November after telling District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris that she intended to challenge her in 2026.