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PublishedNovember 7, 2016
Portland council delays decision on retail marijuana moratorium
Councilors cite concerns about taking the step on short notice, just one day before Mainers vote on legalizing pot.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2016
Portland approves $375,000 tax break for ImmuCell expansion
The City Council votes 8-1 to help finance an expansion of the biotechnology firm, without restrictions sought by Mayor Ethan Strimling.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2016
For now, Portland will not act on zoning complaints against short-term rentals
City Manager Jon Jennings asks the Housing Committee to fast-track a policy to deal with rentals like those offered through online sites such as Airbnb.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2016
Portland is one step closer to banning sales of pets from puppy mills
The ordinance has the same objective as a bill passed by the Legislature last year but vetoed by Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2016
Starting today, you have to be 21 to buy tobacco in Portland
Stores that sell tobacco products must post visible notices where the products are displayed.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
Portland becomes first community in Maine to raise minimum age to buy tobacco
The City Council votes unanimously to increase the age from 18 to 21.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
Portland’s Lobsterman Park could become Menario Plaza
The City Council will consider renaming a downtown corner in honor of a former city manager who spearheaded Urban Renewal.
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PublishedApril 25, 2016
Portland advances plan to raise age for buying tobacco
A City Council subcommittee will work on an ordinance to increase the minimum age from 18 to 21.
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PublishedApril 11, 2016
Portland considers raising age for buying tobacco to 21
Retailers would feel the impact and some are not on board, but several young smokers support the idea.
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