As night fell, hundreds of people gathered along Congress Street, shouting, clapping and waving whatever happened to be at hand – handmade signs, American flags and, in one case, a pair of brooms.
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Mainers say they back mask mandate, even if they won’t follow it to the letter
While they hope the governor’s new order leads to more mask wearing, some admitted they will still take off their masks when it doesn’t seem to make sense to wear them.
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Progressive wave sweeps through Portland election
Portland is a Democratic stronghold, but progressives have had trouble advancing their policies through the City Council. This time they took it straight to the voters and won.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mixed reactions to passage of rent control in Portland
A similar measure was soundly rejected 3 years ago, but on Tuesday 58% of voters supported the change. Still, critics say it won’t help affordable housing.
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Portland chamber says minimum wage increase could devastate businesses
Proponents say the increase to $15 by 2024 will help women and people of color, but many employers are concerned that a hazard pay provision requiring time-and-a-half pay during a declared emergency will put them out of business.
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Run & Eat: At Speckled Ax Waterfront, the food is as good as the coffee
And that’s saying something.
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Flood’s restaurant will not reopen, clears out of Congress Street location
Chef/owner Greg Mitchell announced in August that the restaurant at 747 Congress St. was closing, but had left open hope that it might return in a different form.
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Wex reports drop in revenue and income
The pandemic continues to constrain growth for the Portland-based company.
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Fire damages Fireside Inn & Suites in Portland
One guest was treated for smoke inhalation at the motel on Riverside Street, off outer Brighton Avenue.
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Portland-based jewelry store chain marks 150th anniversary
Springer’s Jewelers evolved from a Westbrook dry goods store founded in 1870 into a downtown Portland jeweler.