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Published
September 19, 2018

Portland officials aim to strengthen city’s finances by expanding its tax-shelter programs

Adding to its Tax Increment Financing districts in areas of vibrant economic development could provide millions for public projects and shield the city from more cutbacks in state aid.
Published
September 19, 2018

Mobile dental office coming to Portland to provide free service to veterans

Aspen Dental is bringing the rolling dentist office to Portland on Thursday and setting up appointments with veterans who don't have access to dental care.
Published
September 19, 2018

East meets Down East at Maine-themed restaurant in Japan

Cabot Cove restaurant, named after the fictional setting of 'Murder, She Wrote,' is introducing diners 6,000 miles away to classic Maine foods, from maple syrup to clam chowder.
Published
September 19, 2018

Two Maine mayors urge Congress to reject effort to undo local pesticide restrictions

The Portland and South Portland officials write that the provision in a House farm bill tramples on their right to protect their cities.
Published
September 18, 2018

Portland panel endorses sale of city-owned plot to local biotech firm

The City Council's Economic Development Committee recommends selling a parcel in the Portland Technology Park to Capricorn Products, which has expansion plans.

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Published
September 18, 2018

Portland to hold forum next week on self-driving public transportation

City Manager Jon Jennings is interested in exploring the potential of driverless shuttles to alleviate congestion.
Published
September 18, 2018

Portland teen pleads not guilty to murder charge in Bayside shooting

Tyrese Collins, 19, says little else during a court hearing in the slaying of Jack Wilson, 45, during an argument on a street corner in June.
Published
September 18, 2018

Amid protests, Portland council delays vote on moratorium for pot-related businesses

City officials say the temporary ban would give them time to set rules for cannabis facilities, but businesses argue that would be unfair because of the time and money they have already invested.
Published
September 17, 2018

Nuns in longtime Portland monastery moving out of Maine

The last 2 sisters at the Monastery of the Precious Blood on State Street will relocate next month to their religious order's monastery in Manchester, N.H.
Published
September 17, 2018

Aziz Ansari adds second pop-up show at State Theatre after first one sells out

The comedian was keeping a low profile after a sexual misconduct allegation but has emerged in recent months.