Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces

Portland City Council

Published
May 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.
Published
April 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.
Published
January 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.
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.