Another Italian restaurant will take place of Vignola-Cinque Terre

Portland City Council

Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
November 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.
Published
November 17, 2019

Portland councilors to consider student-led ‘climate emergency’ resolution

The resolution would commit the city to pursue ambitious goals on addressing climate change.
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.