Portland council delays decision on retail marijuana moratorium

Portland City Council

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.
Published
August 2, 2016

Portland is one step closer to banning sales of pets from puppy mills

The ordinance has the same objective as a bill passed by the Legislature last year but vetoed by Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
July 19, 2016

Starting today, you have to be 21 to buy tobacco in Portland

Stores that sell tobacco products must post visible notices where the products are displayed.
Published
June 20, 2016

Portland becomes first community in Maine to raise minimum age to buy tobacco

The City Council votes unanimously to increase the age from 18 to 21.
Published
June 20, 2016

Portland’s Lobsterman Park could become Menario Plaza

The City Council will consider renaming a downtown corner in honor of a former city manager who spearheaded Urban Renewal.
Published
April 25, 2016

Portland advances plan to raise age for buying tobacco

A City Council subcommittee will work on an ordinance to increase the minimum age from 18 to 21.
Published
April 11, 2016

Portland considers raising age for buying tobacco to 21

Retailers would feel the impact and some are not on board, but several young smokers support the idea.