Many of the honored traditions of handshakes, door-knocking and group events carry a risk of transmitting coronavirus.
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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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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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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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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.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
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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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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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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Portland councilors to consider student-led ‘climate emergency’ resolution
The resolution would commit the city to pursue ambitious goals on addressing climate change.
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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.