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Published
November 14, 2018

Portland council expected to support single shelter to replace Oxford Street facility

The vote is expected Monday, after a majority at a committee meeting favor building one shelter rather than several smaller ones at various locations.
Published
November 12, 2018

Portland mayor eyes re-election, likely versus familiar foes on council

Incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling files initial campaign paperwork at City Hall.
Published
November 7, 2018

Re-election in reach for 2 incumbent Portland councilors

Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau hold big leads while Councilor Nicholas Mavodones trails Joey Brunelle.
Published
November 5, 2018

Portland adopts resolution in response to synagogue massacre

The City Council unanimously approves a statement condemning ‘bigotry, discrimination, or hate from whatever the source.’
Published
November 3, 2018

Portland City Councilor Batson: New York, other cities offer lessons for solving homelessness

They simply do not have the same effective outcomes working in a large, warehouse-style shelter model.
Published
October 31, 2018

Our Endorsement: All 3 incumbents for Portland City Council deserve another term

Nicholas Mavodones, Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau have the right skills for the fast-changing city.
Published
October 29, 2018

Mavodones has 6-1 fundraising advantage in Portland City Council race

Reports filed Friday give voters their first comprehensive look at campaign finances in City Council and School Board races.
Published
October 27, 2018

Michael Brennan: This election may well decide future of Maine’s municipalities

A new governor and Legislature should prioritize ‘smart’ investment in and strong partnerships with cities, says the former Portland mayor, a Maine House candidate.
Published
October 25, 2018

Portland landlord appeals $500,000 fine to Supreme Court, saying city should have cracked down sooner

Sulan Chau was fined for code and life safety violations over 2½ years, but her attorney argues that the penalty is excessive because officials waited too long to take action.
Published
October 23, 2018

Candidates for at-large City Council seat have differing views of Portland

Joey Brunelle sees a lack of progress on many issues and gentrification pushing out those with moderate incomes, while incumbent Nicholas Mavodones sees a much-improved community that is now attracting national attention.