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PublishedFebruary 25, 2019
Portland toughens rules on abandoned bikes
Any bike left in a public right of way for over 30 days can now be seized, regardless of condition.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Portland enacts zoning rules for retail marijuana stores, but leaves key issue unsettled
The City Council decides to allow marijuana sales in several business zones, but puts off a decision on whether to allow those retailers to also sell non-marijuana products such as coffee or baked goods.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Moratorium forces restaurant to scale back expansion
The Dry Dock Restaurant & Tavern will modify its plans after the city passed waterfront development restrictions.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2019
State land near jail stands out among sites for new homeless shelter in Portland
The location's size and proximity to city services separate it from 10 others being considered.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2019
Maine Voices: Special zoning is only 1 piece of puzzle to solve Portland’s affordable-housing crisis
The city should also encourage off-peninsula development and consider different sources of public funding.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2019
Portland ordinance to require livable wages for construction contractors to get hearing
But concerns are raised about potential costs to the city and a possible legal challenge.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2019
Another View: LePage wisely averse to romanticizing immigration
In a column critical of recent remarks by the former governor, Greg Kesich fails to link Portland's immigrant influx to a strain on services.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Commentary: We need to look at nontraditional solutions for Portland housing
The livability that has been the hallmark of Portland for many years requires a creative approach.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2019
Portland delays action on zoning rules for marijuana-related businesses
The City Council postpones a vote at the request of Councilor Belinda Ray, who plans to offer 2 amendments but missed the meeting because of an illness.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2019
Former jetport maintenance workers sue city in age discrimination claim
Two men say a supervisor at the Portland airport administered performance tests different from those given to younger co-workers.
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