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PublishedMay 4, 2019
Mayor Strimling: Portland should pass inclusive sick-leave ordinance
The proposal will ensure that workers get the time they need to recover from an illness or care for a family member.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
Maine Voices: Don’t pursue plan for bigger ferry unless Peaks is ready for it
Tourism-related health, safety and infrastructure issues must be addressed before expanding the new vessel's passenger capacity.
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PublishedApril 24, 2019
Maine Voices: Local clean elections program would open door to more Portland candidates
Public campaign financing for municipal races would make it easier for all citizens to seek public office.
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PublishedApril 22, 2019
Maine Voices: Bayside the wrong place for healing shelter
In a neighborhood working to get back on its feet, women who are trying to do the same run the risk of being retraumatized.
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PublishedApril 20, 2019
Proposed city sick-day ordinance will protect Portland’s unique workforce
Seasonal, per diem and part-time workers will be left behind by the state's paid-time-off legislation.
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PublishedApril 19, 2019
Islanders given a reprieve from parking garage evictions in Portland
Unified Parking Partners, the company that manages the privately-owned Ocean Gateway garage, is rescinding some of the termination letters sent last Thursday to 20 island residents, but it's unclear how long they will be allowed to stay.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
Preble Street president: City manager misrepresents plan for resource center’s future
Preble Street officials haven't said that the day shelter could wind down by a certain date, and the city hasn't seriously pursued leasing that space.
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PublishedApril 15, 2019
Portland activists look to create a local clean elections program
Maine Citizens for Clean Elections and the League of Women Voters of Maine also want to ask voters to extend ranked-choice voting to City Council and Portland Board of Public Education races.
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PublishedApril 12, 2019
Commentary: Peaks Island residents justifiably skeptical about bigger ferry
Valid concerns have been raised regarding the costs and impact of a vessel that can carry 200 more passengers than the Machigonne II.
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
Portland budget proposal would cap number of people served at homeless shelters
City Manager Jon Jennings also proposes to start phasing out a program for asylum seekers and to increase the price of trash bags.
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