Portland voters could face another referendum, and changes to the process, in November
A group of residents are seeking to put another rent control proposal on the ballot, at the same time as
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Bayside housing development one step closer to construction
On Tuesday the Portland Planning Board gave unanimous approval to the project’s master plan, but neighborhood residents have questions about
Read MoreWrite-in candidates win school board seats in Falmouth
Falmouth residents voted in Town Council and school board elections Tuesday. Candidates for the two available seats on the council
Read MoreHollis approves funding for non-municipal library
After months of uncertainty, voters support giving the Hollis Center Public Library $35,150 to help cover its annual operating costs.Read
Read MoreOld Orchard Beach voters overwhelmingly support pot shop size limits
The size of adult-use marijuana stores in Old Orchard Beach will now have stricter limits than the ones originally put
Read MoreBuxton voters cast ballots for board member, school budget
Buxton residents cast their ballots Tuesday to fill the town’s vacancy on the district’s school board. The candidates were Paul
Read MoreYarmouth elects school committee members, passes school budget
Yarmouth residents re-elected Michael Wilbur and elected newcomer Christina Patrick to the school committee Tuesday. Wilbur received 778 of the
Read MorePortland hosts listening session on homelessness issue
The city will try to get the state and other communities more involved in developing solutions for homeless Mainers and
Read MoreCumberland elects school board members, supports school budget
Cumberland residents voted Tuesday to fill two Town Council seats, as well as two School Administrative District 51 school board
Read MoreSchool budget votes: Gorham says ‘no,’ Portland and South Portland say ‘yes’
Other communities in Greater Portland appeared to show support for school budgets according to preliminary reports.Read More
Read MoreMaine House shoots down 72-hour waiting period for firearm sales
The 73-69 vote shows the difficulty of passing gun legislation in Maine, which has a strong hunting heritage and tradition
Read MoreWinter grid concerns bringing federal energy agency to Portland
The independent agency that regulates America’s interstate electricity and natural gas transmission systems is holding a special forum in Portland
Read MoreAsylum seekers in Sanford forced to leave hotels as GA vouchers run out
City officials say about half of the 28 families who received General Assistance vouchers last month have found other housing,
Read MoreRichmond School Department strengthens high school graduation requirements
Officials have upped the minimum required credit-equivalents from 15 to 21 in the district’s first major policy shift away from
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