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Published
April 18, 2018

Despite promoter’s domestic violence guilty plea, Portland to contract for waterfront concerts

The council approves the deal even though it won’t prevent involvement by promoter Alex Gray, who pleaded guilty in October to domestic violence.
Published
April 17, 2018

Portland council may vote Wednesday not to hire local promoter who pleaded guilty to domestic assault

The city might instead hire national promoter Live Nation to handle its summer concert series, but that might not completely sever ties with Alex Gray’s Waterfront Concerts.
Published
April 9, 2018

Portland council meets in closed session to discuss ties to concert promoter

A large crowd attends the meeting even though no debate or public comment is allowed on a proposal to rescind the council’s endorsement of Waterfront Concerts’ fourth summer of shows.
Published
April 7, 2018

Maine Voices: Let’s not forget the people who made Portland what it is today

Developers have slowly priced the residents of Munjoy Hill out of their apartments and homes.
Published
April 5, 2018

In lawsuit, Portland accuses opioid manufacturers of greed

The suit alleges that 20 drug manufacturers and five doctors who prescribed opioid painkillers knew that the drugs are addictive and subject to misuse.
Published
March 26, 2018

Maine Medical Center seeks key city approval for phase 1 of big expansion

The $512 million construction project, to be considered by the Planning Board tonight, would cause a section of Congress Street to be closed from early May to late June.
Published
March 14, 2018

Maine Voices: Keep Portland’s waterfront free of nonmarine development

City officials are finally beginning to push back against the encroachment of offices and hotels.
Published
March 9, 2018

Longtime Portland firefighter Keith Gautreau named interim chief

The current assistant fire chief, who has served 23 years with the Portland Fire Department, will take over when Chief David Jackson retires this month.
Published
March 6, 2018

Maine Voices: Prevent overdevelopment of the Munjoy Hill neighborhood

Otherwise, there is a chance that much of the architectural amenity of the Hill will be lost forever.
Published
March 4, 2018

Portland, South Portland plan to fight against climate change

Municipal officials hope to develop plans for each community to reduce carbon footprints and counter the effects of global warming.