Officials have so far not agreed on what — if anything — needs to change to the city’s policy requiring large housing projects to have at least 25% affordable units, which developers say is stifling production.
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Portland high school students protest ICE in walkout to City Hall
More than 500 students from public and private schools in the city showed up in recognition of 2 Portland high schoolers detained by immigration officials last month.
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Portland’s first winter storm arrived a day before higher parking fines
Residents who were ticketed Tuesday will only pay $40, but going forward, the penalty will be $130 — a move the city says is aimed at getting more people to move their vehicles when snow bans are called.
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Friends, family call for safety reforms at Portland intersection where runner was killed
Diane Bell died on Nov. 20 when she was hit by a car at the intersection of Marginal Way and Franklin Arterial. At a vigil Monday night, her family and friends say she took every precaution to be safe.
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Portland seeks resident feedback on state of the city via community survey
The survey asks about everything from traffic and affordability to city services and community engagement. Officials say the results may help guide future initiatives and policies.
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Portland City Council may reconsider new snow parking ban fee changes
Only 2 weeks after increased fines and additional parking areas were approved by an 8-1 vote, Councilor Wes Pelletier is asking his colleagues to lower the fines or spike the changes altogether, citing concerns from residents.
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Portland council to take on concert venue, minimum wage, coal pile in busy summer meetings
The 3 hot-button topics have prompted the addition of an extra meeting this month so councilors can hear public feedback and give more equitable consideration to each item.
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See the new sculpture coming to City Hall Plaza in Portland
Artist Gillian Christy felt inspired by underwater plant life as she designed this sculpture of winged kelp.
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As Christmas winds down, Portlanders welcome Hanukkah
Chabad of Maine marks the start of the Jewish festival of lights and the 50th year of public menorah lightings in the U.S.
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Portland schools’ strategic plan takes center stage at State of the Schools address
Sarah Lentz, chair of Portland’s Board of Education, reviewed the plan during an annual State of the Schools address to the City Council Monday night.