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PublishedDecember 5, 2019
Most ethics complaints from Portland’s bruising mayoral race are dropped
Unite Portland, a political action committee that opposed Ethan Strimling's re-election as mayor, is still expecting to pay fines for being late to file independent expenditure reports.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Ethics commission to take up complaints in Portland mayoral race after election
But its executive director said that a PAC formed to oppose Mayor Ethan Strimling's re-election was late to file reports and could face over $7,000 in fines, while a complaint against Strimling's campaign was unsubstantiated.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2019
Strimling leads money race as Portland’s mayoral election gets more expensive
Three candidates have already raised more than $300,000 – a record – and spent more that $173,000 seeking Portland's top elective office.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Supporters of Strimling’s re-election announce endorsements, take shots at challenger
Portland's mayor gets the backing of more than 20 current and former elected officials, including City Councilor Pious Ali and 5 school board members.
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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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PublishedApril 15, 2019
Portland activists look to create a local clean elections program
Maine Citizens for Clean Elections and the League of Women Voters of Maine also want to ask Portland voters to extend ranked-choice voting to City Council and Portland Board of Public Education races.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2019
Portland ordinance to require livable wages for construction contractors to get hearing
But concerns are raised about potential costs to the city and a possible legal challenge.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2018
Portland mayor eyes re-election, likely versus familiar foes on council
Incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling files initial campaign paperwork at City Hall.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2018
Maine Voices: Mandatory sick pay would disempower workers, hurt businesses
Proponents of Portland's proposed ordinance ignore its impact on small businesses in particular.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2018
Maine Arts Awards winners include music conductor, theater director, dedicated couple
The inaugural prizes are given out during the Maine International Conference on the Arts in Portland.
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