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PublishedMay 8, 2018
Portland’s July Fourth celebration in jeopardy as funding becomes a struggle
The nonprofit behind the event is having trouble raising money, and the mayor suggests not paying for fireworks as an alternative to cutting the school budget or a jobs program.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
Portland mayor calls for spending cuts, new revenues to protect school budget
Ethan Strimling presents his recommendations as the City Council also hears from residents defending the school budget.
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PublishedApril 30, 2018
Cigarette butt receptacles spread to other states, but in Portland, a bit of a stink
Although Sidewalk Buttlers have helped clean up the streets, the city may rein in the program because of complaints and a dispute over who empties and services them.
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PublishedApril 24, 2018
Portland council hears pleas on both sides of plan to require employers to give paid sick days
While workers tell stories of having to go to work sick and spreading illnesses, businesses warn that the proposal could affect their viability and result in the loss of other benefits.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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