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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Inauguration of Portland mayor reflects historic shift in local, national politics
Portland has had eight women serve as mayor in its 233-year history, but none had been elected mayor in a citywide vote until Kate Snyder's victory last month.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
Portland poised to ask voters to expand use of ranked-choice voting
The City Council on Monday is expected to set a date to ask whether they want to expand the voting method to all council and school board elections.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
Portland councilors to consider student-led ‘climate emergency’ resolution
The resolution would commit the city to pursue ambitious goals on addressing climate change.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Portland council designates 5 historical landmarks on Forest Avenue
Councilors focused preservation efforts on buildings near Woodfords Corner rather than approving a staff proposal to preserve others between the corner and Interstate 295.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Portland becomes first city in Maine to ban plastic straws
The City Council votes 8-0 to prohibit sales and distribution of plastic drinking straws in the city starting Jan. 1, 2021.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2019
Council candidates tackle growth, homeless shelter in Portland forum
Five candidates are running for the open seat representing District 3 on the Portland City Council.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2019
Kate Snyder rolls out endorsements in bid for mayor of Portland
At an event on the Eastern Prom, the former school board chairwoman touts support from two city councilors, among others.
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PublishedJune 11, 2019
Our View: Maine’s open-meeting laws exist for the public
When members of a public board get together to work on public business, the public should be notified.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
More asylum seekers arrive in Portland from southern border as city debates assistance
Portland's human resources director criticizes comments by Mayor Ethan Strimling welcoming the arrival of more immigrants, a sign of the tensions as Maine's largest city sees another influx of asylum-seeking families.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2016
Plan for economic office for immigrants, people of color goes to Portland City Council
The office comes with an annual price tag of $260,000 and would be staffed by a director and two program managers.
Portland City Council
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