city of portland
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PublishedApril 21, 2025
Maine’s busiest shelter is losing millions in state funding
After months of clashing over General Assistance reimbursements to local emergency shelters, DHHS adopts a new rule that will slash Portland’s rate nearly in half.
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PublishedApril 7, 2025
Portland City Council divided over how to respond to Trump orders
Some councilors want resolutions condemning actions against DEI and the immigrant and transgender communities, while the mayor and others are wary of making Portland a target.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2025
A new Portland tenants union wants to help monitor for rent control violations
The Portland Tenants Union wants to see the city better enforce its rent control ordinance, even as city staffing and proactive enforcement have increased.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2025
Redesign of Portland’s Congress Square Park may resume this summer
The city has put out a request for bids to finish the project after it cut ties with the first contractor in 2023.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2025
Portland reports significant success in needle buyback program
The pilot program, though only 8 weeks old, has resulted in more used needles being returned to the city's health department and fewer found on the streets.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2025
Portland code enforcement officer charged with assault, put on leave
Matthew Sarapas was arrested by Portland police last week and charged with assault and unlawful sexual touching.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2025
What would a ‘Vision Zero’ plan do to stop traffic deaths in Portland?
After a series of deadly crashes, the public has called for the city do more to ensure safer streets for residents and visitors. But city leaders say that work is already in progress and takes time.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2025
Removal of contaminated sediment has begun along Portland waterfront
With the Portland Harbor disposal pit completed, dredging at 3 waterfront sites will begin.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2025
Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2025
Maine immigration group is worried about taking over Portland’s shelter for asylum seekers
The shelter at 166 Riverside is run by the city and has served hundreds of asylum seekers since 2023 — but it's unclear how operations will continue after July.
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