Costa withdraws from Portland mayoral race

The city councilor said changes in his personal life prevent him running.

Commentary: Fair Elections Portland aims to strengthen city’s democracy

Creating a local clean elections fund and extending ranked-choice voting will empower candidates who answer to the people.

Portland Meetings: July 3-12

Maine Voices: Munjoy Hill’s history is worth preserving

Original buildings tell an important story about the people who came before us.

The View From Here: Conspiracy theory takes hold in Maine GOP

What looks like genuine concern about people who are homeless may really be something much more sinister.

Our View: State should do more with migrant response

Since the Legislature adjourned without clarifying a gap in the law, the Mills administration must act.

Our View: Tighter Portland shelter policy won’t end homelessness

A lack of affordable housing and a lack of mental health treatment are among the forces that drive needy people to the streets.

Councilor Costa: Both of Portland’s proposed shelter sites are unworkable

We shouldn't start all over again – we should devote more time to site selection and neighborhood outreach.

Senate says ‘no’ to letting cities and towns levy their own sales taxes

But the House votes later Thursday to narrow the bill to allow only a 1% tax on lodging, in hopes of attracting additional Senate votes.

Portland has fired its social services director, and the reasons are in dispute

The city cites David MacLean's 'concerning' lack of knowledge about managing the $11.9 million social services budget, but his attorney says his client was fired for raising concerns about plans to build a new 150-bed homeless shelter.