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PublishedMay 21, 2020
Longtime Portland radio personality plans to file complaint over her dismissal
Randi Kirshbaum, who had been working remotely for Portland Radio Group during the coronavirus outbreak, was let go this week for refusing to return to her office.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020
Portland gives Mainers an edge in marijuana retail market
The City Council votes to keep resident licensing preference despite legal advice and the state's decision to abandon its resident-only policy.
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PublishedMay 18, 2020
Portland approves local marijuana ordinance that favors Maine residents
Maine's biggest city adopts a local licensing system, fee schedule and rules for medical and recreational marijuana businesses.
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PublishedMay 18, 2020
Portland will use emergency federal grants for housing assistance
The city will use $500,000 of its $1.7 million from the federal CARES Act to help people who cannot pay rent or utilities because the pandemic has caused a loss of income.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
Government and union officials plead for financial aid for local governments
Municipalities and states face billions of dollars in revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Increase in arrests of Portland’s homeless worries civil liberties group
Police say the rise in arrests is due to many factors. The ACLU is concerned about introducing the coronavirus into the county jail.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Deferring to state rules, Portland councilors repeal city’s stay-at-home order
The state restrictions still apply to Portland residents and businesses, and some emergency local measures remain in effect.
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PublishedApril 27, 2020
Portland opens door for temporary cannabis testing licenses
The unanimous City Council vote is expected to help Maine revive the oft-delayed launch of its recreational market.
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PublishedApril 26, 2020
Man robs Shaw’s supermarket in Portland wearing face mask
He robbed a cashier at the Shaw'a Supermarket on Auburn Street, but never displayed a weapon, police say.
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PublishedApril 23, 2020
Portland man leads New Jersey police on high-speed chase
The pursuit happened after Paul Grandmaison was accused of head-butting his girlfriend, also of Portland. He remained at large Thursday night.
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