An online survey posted by the Portland Police Department probes residents’ attitudes toward public safety in their neighborhoods and officers’ job performance.
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Portland council decides hotel developers will help fund affordable housing
The city hopes to increase its affordable-housing stock by requiring developers to build low-income housing or pay a $3,806 fee per hotel unit.
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Portland council decides to slow down Franklin Street project
Councilors direct the city staff to look for less costly ways to improve the interchange with Interstate 295 than the $5.4 million plan proposed by the state Department of Transportation.
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Portland plans national search to replace Michael Sauschuck as police chief
City Manager Jon Jennings says he hopes to have a candidate selected by late spring or early summer.
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Portland looks to make workforce housing more affordable
But the demand for the three units put on the market has been so weak that the city is adjusting the program.
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Hearing on Portland’s paid sick leave proposal draws overflow crowd
At a meeting of a City Council subcommittee, dozens debate the pros and cons of a measure that would affect workers and businesses in Portland.
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Portland council grants Luke’s Lobster a liquor license despite complaints about process
Several residents of Portland Pier are upset that they weren’t notified about the nearby project, which includes a restaurant that’s expected to open around Memorial Day.
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Report shows 8% drop in space for marine uses of Portland waterfront
Overall, however, the study concludes that 2010 zoning changes are working as expected to open more waterfront to development while leaving the majority of space available to marine-dependent uses.
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Portland announces membership of new working waterfront panel
The Waterfront Working Group includes lobstermen and others who will consider a variety of issues during a six-month moratorium on waterfront development.
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Former Portland police chief is Mills’ pick for public safety commissioner
The incoming Democratic governor has also nominated Randy Liberty to head the Maine Department of Corrections.