Andrew Zarro said stickers sold in his shop last month were satirical but are being used against him because he pushed for a mask mandate in the city.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Portland councilor says he is being targeted for vote on city’s new mask mandate
Councilor Andrew Zarro, who sponsored the ordinance, said he has received threats and attacks on his character since the City Council’s vote to approve it Monday.
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Portland to hand out masks to help local businesses comply with city’s new mask mandate
The surgical masks will be available at City Hall starting Thursday.
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How Portland’s new indoor mask mandate will work
The mask requirement for public places takes effect Wednesday, along with an exception for businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all who enter.
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Portland City Council repeals COVID emergency order and approves indoor mask mandate
Hazard pay will end in 10 days, when the emergency order expires, while the mask mandate will take effect at midnight Wednesday.
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Hazard pay minimum wage of $19.50 takes effect in Portland, but may not last
The temporary rise in the minimum wage could be short-lived if the City Council takes action Monday to repeal the current state of emergency.
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Portland commission to consider first round of charter reform proposals
A police oversight board, universal resident voting and a name change for the Portland Board of Public Education are among the first proposals the Portland Charter Commission could look at in January.
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Portland restaurants launch petition asking city for indoor vaccine mandate
The City Council is expected to meet next week to discuss whether to repeal a state of emergency and implement an indoor mask mandate.
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Fast-spreading omicron variant becoming dominant in Maine
Newly released data show that omicron went from less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the state to 10% in 1 week this month, and it already may be causing the majority of new cases statewide.
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South Portland community delivers brunch and holiday cheer to first responders
More than 50 people were involved in preparing and delivering meals to the city’s fire and police departments and regional dispatchers for the Christmas holiday.