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Proposal to strip rent control highlights Portland’s June 13 ballot

On June 13, Portland voters will be faced with two questions — one routine and another that could make a big change to the...
a man and a woman, two members of Maine's legislature, sit behind a desk examining papers

Work flows smoothly in the Maine legislature’s transportation committee

There are islands of calm in the boisterous atmosphere of session days in May and June. One of them is the Transportation Committee, which...
Dome of the Maine State House on July 29, 2015, in Augusta, Maine (Shutterstock/Nagel Photography)

Bills, bills, bills: Maine lawmakers are up to their ears in proposed legislation

When Rep. Sawin Millett takes his place at the Appropriations Committee’s horseshoe every day the state budget is up for discussion — which is...

‘Portland Rising,’ May 2023

In this month's edition of "Portland Rising," the news, arts, and interview program produced by the Portland Phoenix and the Portland Media Center, Editor...
A shot of City Hall in early March 2023. (Portland Phoenix/Colin Ellis)

Council weighs changes to citizen initiative process

Portland city councilors discussed possible changes to the city’s citizen initiative process during a Monday night workshop. Several were uncomfortable with a proposal that would...
Food trucks along Portland's eastern Promenade in May 2023. (Portland Phoenix/Karen Wood)

Food truck owners gripe about new location at foot of Eastern Promenade

As Portland food trucks begin their second year in a lot at the bottom of the Eastern Promenade, some are unhappy about it, arguing...

Mainers could have different license plates by 2025

Mainers will begin exchanging the chickadee for the pine tree and star on their license plates beginning in 2025 if LD 1965, an after-deadline...
Portland High School

Superintendent finalists discuss discipline, restorative practices in interview panels

Restorative justice practices and discipline inequities took center stage during last week’s final interviews panels for the Portland Public Schools superintendent job.  Candidates Eric Moore,...
A sign with an empty marquee outside a Falmouth school. Teachers at Falmouth Public Schools have filed for mediation with the School Board following stalled contract negotiations.

Falmouth teachers, school board reach tentative agreement

Falmouth teachers and the town’s school board have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.  In April, the town’s teachers union went public with...
A METRO bus in Portland in early May 2023. (Portland Phoenix/Evan Edmonds)

Big METRO changes to roll through Greater Portland

If you’re hoping to catch a ride on the bus to your appointment at Maine Medical Center, you may want to plan ahead. That trip...