Portland voters Tuesday, June 8, elected nine members to a charter commission that will look into potential changes in city government structure and operation and passed a $125.2 million school budget that invests close to $3 million in equity work. Shamika Stewart-Bouley was chosen as the District 1 Charter Commission representative, capturing 64.9% of the […]
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Election Day in city
Portland voters Tuesday will decide on nine members of the Portland Charter Commission and whether to approve the $125.2 million school budget for the next school year.
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Portland council approves moratorium on homeless shelters in Bayside
The moratorium prevents the approval of any new homeless shelters in Bayside for up to 180 days, but won’t impact those already operating.
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Portland’s economic development director steps down after a dozen years
Greg Mitchell has been in charge of Portland’s economic development efforts since late 2008, but is leaving the position to spend more time with family.
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Breast milk donor depot, dispensary to open in Portland
Personalized Pediatrics, working with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, will provide the service for donors and recipients, the first in the area.
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Portland Public Library soon to welcome back patrons
Portland Public Library patrons soon will be able to access books and other materials in person again. The first floor and lower levels of the main library at Monument Square will reopen June 22. The building will be open Monday through Friday with expanded hours beginning in early July. The Peak’s Island branch will reopen […]
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Noise issues remain hurdle to summer concerts at Rock Row
To host a limited number of shows, organizers must first receive Westbrook Planning Board approval of a noise plan, ensure they have enough employees and find available performing artists.
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Maine’s tallest building OK’d for downtown Portland
The 266-unit, 18 story, 180,000-square-foot building will go up on the site of a small plaza behind the U.S. Post Office at the corner of Federal and Temple streets.
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Children’s museum poised to open with mix of sparkling new, old favorites
Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson’s Point.
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It’s almost time to count the loons
The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples’ Long Lake.