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PublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Fire at Portland city shelter appears to have been set
No injuries were reported in the fire in a third-floor bathroom. The clients and staff evacuated as fire crews worked to assess the damage.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
New arrivals in South Portland schools bring challenges and joy
With asylum seekers arriving in Portland housed in South Portland hotels, South Portland schools gear up for more English language learners and celebrate the excitement they bring.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Former Portland mayor facing eviction from Congress Street apartment
Ethan Strimling and his attorney allege the eviction is in retaliation for his forming a tenants union at the Trelawny Building.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Portland charter commission hears proposals for City Hall leadership
The commission mainly asked questions on the two proposals Wednesday and is expected to deliberate and hear from the public at a later date.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Mainers respond to Westbrook woman’s grief over headstone kept from husband’s grave
A fund has been set up to accept donations to help the widow of a former Afghan general who died of COVID-19.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2022
Mask mandate leads to broader backlash against Portland city councilor
Andrew Zarro said stickers sold in his shop last month were satirical but are being used against him because he pushed for a mask mandate in the city.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2022
Portland to hand out masks to help local businesses comply with city’s new mask mandate
The surgical masks will be available at City Hall starting Thursday.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2021
Portland commission to consider first round of charter reform proposals
A police oversight board, universal resident voting and a name change for the Portland Board of Public Education are among the first proposals the Portland Charter Commission could look at in January.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2021
Portland is stressed as staff shortages and pandemic take their toll, mayor says in State of the City address
The city has 183 vacancies across departments and six department head positions that are being filled on an interim or acting basis.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2021
Portland city clerk to retire in July
Katherine Jones plans to retire on July 1 after 13 years of service to the city.
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