Tag: portland city government
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2018
Portland panel endorses sale of city-owned plot to local biotech firm
The City Council’s Economic Development Committee recommends selling a parcel in the Portland Technology Park to Capricorn Products, which has expansion plans.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2018
Portland clears way for big parking garage on eastern waterfront
The City Council unanimously approves a zoning change to allow for the structure, which will include ground-floor retail and upper-level office space.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2018
Fore Street project rekindles debate over height restrictions
The Portland City Council will consider a request to increase the height limit for a proposed parking garage at 100 Fore St., which several local residents and workers oppose.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2018
As Portland seeks compensation for shelter costs, Maine welfare directors tell towns not to pay
General Assistance administrators claim the city is misinterpreting ordinances in an effort to collect money for people who go to Portland’s emergency shelters from other communities.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2018
Portland wants pot shops out of neighborhoods
But after months of legal limbo with no regulations, the city isn’t sure how many have already opened or where.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2018
Portland council gives firefighters 1-year contract extension
City Manager Jon Jennings says the deal was made to give Portland time to conduct a review of the department that could impact future contract negotiations.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2018
Democratic socialists back challengers for 2 Portland City Council seats
Councilors Nicholas Mavodones and Spencer Thibodeau are targeted by the local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America as the national group becomes more active in elections, endorsing candidates in 20 states so far.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2018
Commentary: Portland should also celebrate its restaurant workers – with paid sick days
They make national honors – like from Bon Appetit – possible and should benefit from the success.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2018
Maine Voices: Facts support having several small homeless shelters around Portland
Non-government entities can manage helping the city’s homeless in a more cost-effective manner.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2018
New software delays mailing of Portland property tax bills
The bills will likely be sent the week of Aug. 20 and are due Sept. 14.
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