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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Maine Voices: Portland’s next budget to take new direction, focus on what matters most
Among the initiatives: More innovation, fixing roads and sidewalks, faster permitting and improved city services.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2015
Portland landlords get deadline to register and pay new fee as part of safety effort
The new registry is part of the city's plan to improve housing safety after the fatal fire on Noyes Street last year.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2015
In wake of tragic Portland fire, landlords and cities break out of safety lethargy
Story by Tux Turkel/ Staff Writer A fire last fall in this multi-unit building on Noyes Street in Portland left six people dead. The incident focused a critical eye on the city’s lax fire inspection program for its thousands of rental apartments. Emulating the way the city addressed the issue, the town of Brunswick is […]
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PublishedNovember 1, 2015
A year later, Portland’s fatal Noyes Street fire lingers in hearts and minds
People are still mourning the deaths of six young adults while the city looks for a regulatory answer.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2015
Portland arts committee OKs temporary memorial for Noyes Street fire victims
The 'Stars of Light' could be installed in time for the Nov. 1 anniversary of the fire that killed six, and would stay up for 90 days.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2015
Portland landlords with smoke-free apartments eligible for discounts
The City Council authorizes several discounts on the $35-per-unit annual fee that pays for the city's new housing safety office.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2015
Our View: Crackdown looks to keep Portland’s renters safe
Going to court to hold landlords accountable ensures that code violations aren't ignored.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2015
Portland uses courts to enforce housing safety rules
Some landlords are surprised as the city gets serious about issuing summonses and fines to ensure code violations are fixed.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2015
Prosecutors to proceed with charges against landlord in deadly Portland fire
District Attorney Stephanie Anderson offers no details, but she's been pursuing a manslaughter case against Gregory Nisbet in the blaze at 20-24 Noyes St. that killed six last year.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2015
Portland council votes to create housing safety office
The new department, formed in response to last year's deadly fire on Noyes Street, will inspect rental units and enforce housing codes.
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