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PublishedJuly 31, 2017
Showdown at Portland City Hall: Mayor, manager to square off as council tries to settle roles
A simmering feud comes to a head Monday as Ethan Strimling and Jon Jennings argue the limits and powers of their positions at a workshop open to the public.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2017
Portland sees a rare spurt in plans for housing subdivisions
Three proposals call for 119 single-family homes outside the downtown as developers respond to strong demand.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2017
Another View: Four-school bond represents prudent investment for city
The alternative of school consolidation has been studied and found to be impractical.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2017
More tensions surface between Portland mayor, councilors
Council members say Ethan Strimling's request for a housing policy referral was made for political, rather than practical, purposes.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2017
Maine Voices: Portland’s public servants work hard to resolve complex land use issues
Portland's Planning Board and City Council have to balance private interests with promoting prosperity.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2017
Portland may join lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The City Council is scheduled to discuss whether or not to bring a separate case during an executive session on Aug. 2.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2017
Campaign fundraising well underway for Portland City Council races
The PAC supporting the bond to renovate four elementary schools gets off to a slow fundraising start.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2017
Portland’s housing crisis is something that can be turned around
Supporting rental and homebuying options for people of mixed income levels is of vital importance.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2017
Do we need to rebuild 4 schools? This crucial issue deserves closer look
Enrollments and demographics have shifted, and the $64 million bond could both burden taxpayers and impinge on other school needs.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2017
Maine Voices: Portland task force’s pesticide ordinance is full of loopholes
The draft proposal hijacks the concept of integrated pest management to serve industry allies.
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