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PublishedOctober 29, 2020
Maine Voices: Cities, states leading the way in combating climate crisis
Our country’s plan to formally exit the Paris accord Nov. 4 is discouraging, but there’s reason to hope.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Pious Ali: Eligible immigrants stuck in U.S. naturalization backlog should be allowed to vote. Here’s why.
They’ll be empowered to do bigger and better things for Maine and to participate in the democratic process.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2020
How to win an election during a pandemic: Candidates for local offices get creative
Many of the honored traditions of handshakes, door-knocking and group events carry a risk of transmitting coronavirus.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2020
Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020
Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces
As cities move to enable restaurant patrons to socially distance while eating outside, they should be mindful of equity.
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PublishedApril 19, 2020
Bill Nemitz: Careening down the road of unintended consquences
State and local officials, as they grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, should keep one finger on the 'pause' button.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2020
Portland officials highlight potential uses of face-scanning technology
Four city department heads downplay flaws and potential misuse ahead of a scheduled City Council vote on a proposed ban.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Another Italian restaurant will take place of Vignola-Cinque Terre
The Miranda Group plans to open a bistro called Via Vecchia in the space on Dana and Wharf Streets.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Inauguration of Portland mayor reflects historic shift in local, national politics
Portland has had eight women serve as mayor in its 233-year history, but none had been elected mayor in a citywide vote until Kate Snyder's victory last month.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
Portland poised to ask voters to expand use of ranked-choice voting
The City Council on Monday is expected to set a date to ask whether they want to expand the voting method to all council and school board elections.
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