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Published
September 30, 2023

Portland mayoral candidate Pious Ali wants to build a more inclusive city

The longest sitting city councilor said he wants more immigrants and people of color to hold power.
Published
September 29, 2023

Andrew Zarro wants to take the luck out of finding a good life in Portland

The current city councilor and mayoral candidate has personal experience with issues the city faces and he wants to give Portlanders the same opportunities he had.
Published
September 28, 2023

Dylan Pugh wants to use empathy to lead the city that helped him

The political newcomer and Portland mayoral hopeful said he opted not to run for City Council or school board because he thinks this approach needs to come from the city's leader.
Published
September 27, 2023

From food to politics, Portland mayoral candidate Mark Dion looks to make human connections

A love of food and family have been the constants throughout a multifaceted career as a Portland police officer, Cumberland County sheriff, attorney and state lawmaker.
Published
September 26, 2023

Justin Costa, who is running for mayor of Portland, has always wanted to be a politician in Maine

The Oakdale resident and former school board and City Council member once worked for the Maine Democratic Party and has run for a number of public offices.

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Published
September 18, 2023

Press Herald, UNE to host 2023 Portland mayoral debate

The newspaper is partnering with the University of New England to host an Oct. 3 debate with all five mayoral candidates.
Published
September 12, 2023

Portland’s clean elections program off to rocky start

Candidates using the program approved by voters last fall say it has complicated timelines, burdensome paperwork and an all-cash or check system that doesn't keep up with the times.
Published
September 10, 2023

Rent control in Portland: Debate rages on how and what to fix

Another citizen-initiated referendum goes before voters this November, but dueling interests suggest it might not be the last word.
Published
September 6, 2023

Portland council postpones vote on proposed tourism funding fee for many hotel guests

The council will vote on the proposal on Sept. 18.
Published
September 1, 2023

Portland restaurant to replace antique doors that caused a stir over historic preservation rules

A set of doors imported from Puerto Rico will be removed from Papi, an Exchange Street eatery, after the city found that they didn't meet building or fire codes, as well as historic district standards.