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PublishedAugust 22, 2018
LePage tells Portland mayor it’s illegal to give voting rights to non-citizens
The governor points to several state laws and suggests dropping the 'politically correct boondoggle,' but his opinion is unlikely to influence city voters, Ethan Strimling says.
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PublishedMay 29, 2018
Chamber, Portland mayor take simmering feud public
Tension over Mayor Ethan Strimling's plan to make businesses offer earned paid sick time erupts into a war of words with a former key ally.
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PublishedMay 21, 2018
Chamber CEO: Portland mayor’s divisive politics bode ill for businesses
His proposals for paid sick leave and over $1 million in fees would make the city less prosperous.
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PublishedApril 17, 2018
Portland council may vote Wednesday not to hire local promoter who pleaded guilty to domestic assault
The city might instead hire national promoter Live Nation to handle its summer concert series, but that might not completely sever ties with Alex Gray's Waterfront Concerts.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2018
Portland mayor parts with his hair as he makes good on Super Bowl bet: Watch the video
Mayor Ethan Strimling gets his head shaved and raises money for charity in the process.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2018
Portland mayor says he’ll keep promise to shave his head
Ethan Strimling, known for his thick, wavy hair lost a Super Bowl bet with the mayor of Portland, Pennsylvania.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2017
Bill Nemitz: Strimling as the victim? It just doesn’t play in Portland
Monday night's attempt to heal a rift between the mayor and the city manager leaves everyone befuddled and nothing changed.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2017
LePage said Portland should face audit over aid for immigrants
In a second radio interview, the governor repeats his claim that the city has illegally used state money to assist immigrants who are seeking asylum.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2017
Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
