Portland council designates 5 historical landmarks on Forest Avenue

Portland City Council

Published
October 22, 2019

Portland council designates 5 historical landmarks on Forest Avenue

Councilors focused preservation efforts on buildings near Woodfords Corner rather than approving a staff proposal to preserve others between the corner and Interstate 295.
Published
October 21, 2019

Portland becomes first city in Maine to ban plastic straws

The City Council votes 8-0 to prohibit sales and distribution of plastic drinking straws in the city starting Jan. 1, 2021.
Published
September 19, 2019

Council candidates tackle growth, homeless shelter in Portland forum

Five candidates are running for the open seat representing District 3 on the Portland City Council.
Published
September 15, 2019

Kate Snyder rolls out endorsements in bid for mayor of Portland

At an event on the Eastern Prom, the former school board chairwoman touts support from two city councilors, among others.
Published
June 11, 2019

Our View: Maine’s open-meeting laws exist for the public

When members of a public board get together to work on public business, the public should be notified.
Published
May 6, 2019

More asylum seekers arrive in Portland from southern border as city debates assistance

Portland's human resources director criticizes comments by Mayor Ethan Strimling welcoming the arrival of more immigrants, a sign of the tensions as Maine's largest city sees another influx of asylum-seeking families.
Published
November 23, 2016

Plan for economic office for immigrants, people of color goes to Portland City Council

The office comes with an annual price tag of $260,000 and would be staffed by a director and two program managers.
Published
November 7, 2016

Portland council delays decision on retail marijuana moratorium

Councilors cite concerns about taking the step on short notice, just one day before Mainers vote on legalizing pot.
Published
September 19, 2016

Portland approves $375,000 tax break for ImmuCell expansion

The City Council votes 8-1 to help finance an expansion of the biotechnology firm, without restrictions sought by Mayor Ethan Strimling.
Published
August 10, 2016

For now, Portland will not act on zoning complaints against short-term rentals

City Manager Jon Jennings asks the Housing Committee to fast-track a policy to deal with rentals like those offered through online sites such as Airbnb.