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PublishedAugust 9, 2019
Portland condo developer must buy ‘air rights’ to complete project
In an uncommon arrangement, the developer of upscale condos on Franklin Street must purchase rights from the city to build bay windows that overhang a public right of way.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2019
Portland grants Cushing Island group first waiver from new pesticide ban
Seasonal residents of the private island in Casco Bay had requested permission to selectively use the chemical Roundup to try to control invasive plants.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2019
City staff proposes capping Portland’s retail pot licenses at 20
Staffers say the limit is needed to protect the market and Portland's economy, but some city councilors question the cap and the first-come, first-served method of awarding licenses.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2019
Portland superintendent issues letter on Deering High enrollment drop
Xavier Botana tells the school community that he will lead a discussion with the school board about the high school selection process.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2019
More students opt for Portland High over Deering, perceiving safety issues
Superintendent Xavier Botana attributes the enrollment shift to 'a number of high-profile incidents.'
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PublishedAugust 3, 2019
Portland explores ways to keep the traffic moving along the waterfront
Officials will present proposals to make Commercial Street safer and more efficient at a public meeting Aug. 13.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2019
Portland hires new social services administrator in wake of firing
Aaron Geyer has worked for the city for 13 years, and he has been the interim in the position in recent months.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2019
Portland begins final push as it transitions migrants out of Expo
City and immigrant leaders will move asylum seekers to the Family Shelter and a Salvation Army overflow shelter by Aug. 15.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2019
Longtime South Portland police lieutenant chosen to be Portland’s next chief
The city passes over interim Chief Vern Malloch, who says he's following through on his decision to retire if he wasn't selected as the permanent chief.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2019
Maine Voices: How to ensure success for newest arrivals
Immigrant-run organizations are doing great work, but there's more the whole community can do to maintain momentum.
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