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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Portland’s staff shortages drain morale, overtime budgets
Among its 1,481 positions, the city has 253 vacancies, a number that can be felt in day-to-day operations across many departments. And just like any business, the municipality is struggling.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Portland launches search for new police chief
A job posting went live Wednesday and an initial review of applications is planned for March 20.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Portland police investigating fight over ‘It’s OK to be white’ banner outside City Hall
Richard Ward said he was punched in the face, and then he pepper sprayed the person who attacked him on Monday.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2023
Counterprotesters show up to condemn ‘It’s OK to be white’ banner in Congress Square
Several dozen people descended on the square Friday to push back on the banner that former City Council candidate Richard Ward has been displaying.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Judge dismisses landlord’s appeal of Portland rent board ruling on increases
The city does not plan to collect $15,350 in fines the rent board asked it to consider for Trelawny 657 LLC, saying ongoing cooperation from the landlord contributed to a decision to not impose the fine.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Portland landlords seek rent-control change to allow for larger increases when units turn over
The Rental Housing Alliance of Southern Maine wants the city to allow landlords to reset rents to whatever they want after a tenant leaves a unit.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2023
Eastern Prom food trucks will stay at Cutter Street parking lot this summer
The number of food trucks in the parking lot will be fewer, but some additional spots will open up at the nearby Amethyst Lot.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Black Portland councilors criticize city and police statement on Tyre Nichols
Councilors Victoria Pelletier and Regina Phillips said they were disappointed that Black members of the City Council weren't consulted on the statement issued by the mayor, interim city manager and interim police chief.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Portland fires contractor, hires new firm to study historic districts
The city says that PlaceEconomics' draft report was missing information, but the company counters that the city was difficult to work with and was unhappy that its report was not more critical of historic preservation.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2023
Portland is officially hiring for city manager position
The city has begun advertising for the job and plans to do an initial review of applications on Feb. 16.
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