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February 19, 2020

Portland votes to keep public comment rules

Nearly two dozen spoke against a proposal to move public comment on non-agenda items to the end of City Council meetings, and only offer it once a month.
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February 19, 2020

Portland council endorses solar initiative with 8-0 vote

The city estimates it could save $500,000 a year by joining the state's first renewable energy consortium, which was made possible by legislation that allows municipalities and businesses to receive cash credits for using solar energy.
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February 19, 2020

Portland schools propose free breakfast for all students next year

More than half the students in the the Portland school system qualify for free or reduced lunch.
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February 19, 2020

Rising costs force a Plan B for school construction project

The district advisory building committee will discuss options to pare down three school projects to meet the budget approved by voters at the polls in 2017.
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February 19, 2020

Letter: Balentine favors regulation only if it suits him personally

Published
February 19, 2020

Letter: Trump re-election would mean end of Affordable Care Act
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February 19, 2020

Maine Voices: Housing solutions are key to future of Portland’s thriving arts sector

Now that the community is finally getting the acclaim that it deserves, let's make sure that artists can afford to stay here.
Published
February 19, 2020

Creative arts space coming to old Jet Video location

A Deering Center resident is bringing her love of crafts to a longtime gathering spot for the neighborhood.
Published
February 19, 2020

Maine Bicentennial: Portland
Published
February 18, 2020

Cost estimate rises by $660,000 for planned Portland roundabout

Portland's City Council will consider additional funding for construction of the roundabout near the University of Southern Maine campus.