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Published
August 29, 2022

Most of Franklin Towers without electric service for up to 2 weeks

Residents on the 7th through 16th floors lost power during a thunderstorm Friday and difficulty in getting a replacement part means tenants are limited to refrigerators being run on extension cords plugged into hall outlets.
Published
August 19, 2022

Portland launches search for first diversity, equity and inclusion director

The position is newly funded in the city budget approved in June and follows recommendations from the Racial Equity Steering Committee last year.
Published
August 17, 2022

Portland looks for firm to help with search for new police chief

The city is looking to fill the position vacated by former Chief Frank Clark in November and has issued a request for proposals for a search firm.
Published
August 17, 2022

Portland struggles to recruit staff needed for after-school program

The city needs 10 additional staff to run the after-school portion of the Before & After the Bell program, which is scheduled to start Sept. 6.
Published
August 11, 2022

Maine Voices: Heavy-handed parking enforcement does Portland a disservice

The ever-present threat of parking tickets drives people away from the city’s downtown. If only we could divert those efforts elsewhere.

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Published
July 27, 2022

Portland offers free summer program for kids at city parks and playgrounds

The Park and Play program provides informal games, activities and crafts at five locations through Aug. 12.
Published
July 11, 2022

Former Portland mayor Ethan Strimling granted jury trial on whether his landlord can evict him

A Superior Court justice has ruled that a jury trial is warranted to resolve questions about a May 2021 meeting between Strimling and his landlord that could impact the outcome of the case.
Published
June 29, 2022

Portland mayors present and past say making the job stronger will politicize city management

Mayor Kate Snyder and 14 previous mayors say the Charter Commission's proposal to strengthen the powers of the elected mayor puts too much power in the hands of 1 person.
Published
June 23, 2022

Portland Charter Commission tweaks executive mayor proposal as final deadline nears

In an 8-1 vote, the commission amended its preliminary proposal to put more checks on the power of a stronger mayor.
Published
June 2, 2022

After food truck furor boils over, city adds spots on Eastern Prom

After food truck operators and employees protested outside City Hall on Thursday morning, the city found a way to accommodate all applicants in the Cutter Street parking lot beginning June 15.