Grace covers city hall and Greater Portland for the Press Herald. She previously covered reproductive health for Texas Monthly and served as the local host of All Things Considered at Vermont Public. Before moving to Maine, Grace attended Columbia Journalism School in New York City and spent many years in Colorado and Oregon working in the non-profit sector. When she isn't reporting you can find her trail-running with her dog Loma, practicing her Spanish, surfing, or making pottery.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Portland clears out longstanding homeless camp behind Lowe’s
The site had been quietly inhabited for several years. The company that owns the property says it had been concerned about the camp growing but didn’t call in the police.
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PublishedApril 10, 2024
Maine bill limiting tobacco sales would impact just 1 store
The House approved a bill Tuesday that would ban the sale of tobacco products within 300 feet of schools. But it would impact only 1 store in the state – and it’s in Portland’s West End.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Finance Committee begins discussions on proposed Portland budget
The city manager presented a proposal to the City Council Monday that would total $277 million.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Portland searching for new city planning director
Christine Grimando held the position for about 4 years before leaving on April 8 to take a job in the private sector.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Reports of bike thefts are on the rise in Portland
Portlanders say they are noticing more frequent bike thefts. Police think those bikes are being resold for money or used for transportation.
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PublishedApril 4, 2024
Heavy snow in April? Mainers scoff at spring storm after warm winter
The wet, heavy snow brings out a mix of resignation, excitement and anger among some of those braving the nor’easter Thursday.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Portland says fake parking notices were put up around city
The city says the fake notices alerted the public to new parking policies that do not exist.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Portland school board member announces run for City Council
Ben Grant, who filled Roberto Rodriguez’s seat on the school board in 2022, is again campaigning to succeed him in November.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Portland City Council to consider dissolving rental advisory committee that calls itself ineffective
The councilors will vote Monday on whether to dissolve the group, which was established in 2016 after the Noyes Street fire that killed 6 people.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
Portland to scrutinize businesses’ taxable equipment as city tries to increase revenue
For the first time in at least 50 years, a contractor hired by the city will send people door to door to determine what business property in the city is subject to taxes.
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