In parts of Munjoy Hill, one in every 20 housing units is registered with the city as a short-term rental property.
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Short-term rental tensions surge in Portland, and some neighbors just can’t live with it
Portland’s over 700 registered units is more than it expected, sparking neighborhood opposition and talk of heightened regulations by the city.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Concert review: ‘Forest Unfolding’ opens chamber festival finale
The nine-movement cantata is a collaboration by four composers.
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Portland assistant city manager is out after 3 months
A city spokeswoman confirms Mona Bector no longer works for Portland but would not provide any other information.
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Like it or not, new Maine law doubles the season to display political campaign signs
Campaign and other posters can now be in public ways for 12 weeks a year, a benefit to some and a blight to others.
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Portland seeks nominations for business awards
The public may submit nominations by Sept. 11 for Economic Development Achievement, Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year.
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Portland assistant city manager may be leaving after 3 months
Mona Bector would say only that she is in transition, and a city spokeswoman has said she plans to provide information about Bector’s employment status Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime
FBI demanded that Google hand over multiple users’ location data in Portland robberies
The tech giant didn’t comply, and a suspect in the Maine crime spree was caught, but privacy experts say the sweeping warrant is cause for alarm.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture
Kalamata’s Kitchen books help parents, kids bond over food
The children’s book series explores an imaginary place where a little girl travels with friends she calls her ‘Taste Buds.’
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State
The Wrap: Forage Market brings ‘one of America’s best’ bagels to Portland
Also, a local chef buys his restaurant, and a snack shack sells beach food in the waning days of summer.