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Published
April 3, 2016

Portland residents will vote Tuesday on bond for new Hall School

The state is paying for most of the $29.7 million project. The $1.4 million in local funds would cover upgrades such as a larger gym and cafeteria.
Published
April 2, 2016

Woman dies suddenly inside Starbucks on Congress Street in Portland

Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
Published
April 1, 2016

Portland’s next budget proposes closure of city-run health clinic

The $235.9 million municipal spending proposal, to be unveiled Monday, would transition patients from an India Street clinic to a nonprofit health center on Park Avenue.
Published
March 31, 2016

Maine Voices: Portland’s next budget to take new direction, focus on what matters most

Among the initiatives: More innovation, fixing roads and sidewalks, faster permitting and improved city services.
Published
December 8, 2015

Portland landlords get deadline to register and pay new fee as part of safety effort

The new registry is part of the city's plan to improve housing safety after the fatal fire on Noyes Street last year.

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Published
November 15, 2015

In wake of tragic Portland fire, landlords and cities break out of safety lethargy

Story by Tux Turkel/ Staff Writer A fire last fall in this multi-unit building on Noyes Street in Portland left six people dead. The incident focused a critical eye on the city’s lax fire inspection program for its thousands of rental apartments. Emulating the way the city addressed the issue, the town of Brunswick is […]
Published
November 1, 2015

A year later, Portland’s fatal Noyes Street fire lingers in hearts and minds

People are still mourning the deaths of six young adults while the city looks for a regulatory answer.
Published
October 23, 2015

Portland arts committee OKs temporary memorial for Noyes Street fire victims

The 'Stars of Light' could be installed in time for the Nov. 1 anniversary of the fire that killed six, and would stay up for 90 days.
Published
October 5, 2015

Portland landlords with smoke-free apartments eligible for discounts

The City Council authorizes several discounts on the $35-per-unit annual fee that pays for the city's new housing safety office.
Published
September 25, 2015

Our View: Crackdown looks to keep Portland’s renters safe

Going to court to hold landlords accountable ensures that code violations aren't ignored.