A measure of normalcy returns for Halloween in Portland
In a sign of official optimism that things are continuing to head back to normal despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic, Mainers – and especially...
Falafel Time adds another element to Forest Ave. dining diversity
Thinking back to a childhood spent working at his father's restaurant in Iraq, Qutaiba Hassoon said he never could have imagined owning his own business in...
Portland charter commissioners eager to revamp police oversight
Some members of Portland’s Charter Commission are poised to recommend revamping the city’s police review board.
The commission’s three-member departments committee met Monday night to...
City Council candidates raise nearly $60K in runup to election
The final round of campaign finance reports before the Nov. 2 city election reveal a continued fundraising advantage for Planning Board Chairman Brandon Mazer.
The...
‘Portland Rising,’ October 2021
The October 2021 edition of "Portland Rising," the monthly news, interview, arts, and entertainment show from the Portland Phoenix, puts the candidates for Portland...
Portland voters face 3 choices on size of new homeless shelters
Voters on Nov. 2 will be asked to decide whether the size of new homeless shelters in the city should be restricted – and...
Portland City Council district candidates differ on mayor-manager dynamic
With differing career paths and levels of experience, the candidates for two Portland City Council district seats have different opinions about the best path...
Portland council complies with court-ordered explanation of 2019 clean elections decision
The Portland City Council on Monday unanimously approved a court-ordered formal explanation for its 2019 decision against holding a voter referendum on a proposal...
Full Portland Charter Commission to reconvene next week
After several weeks of committee meetings, Portland’s full Charter Commission will reconvene on Oct 27.
The commission, which is charged with creating recommendations to update the...
Shelter question divides 4 candidates for Portland city councilor-at-large
Four candidates with different experiences and perspectives on city governance are competing for a single at-large seat on the Portland City Council.
The seat is...