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After years of planning and debate, a new homeless shelter was unveiled in the outskirts of Portland Wednesday. The 208-bed Homeless Services Center will provide meals, day space, outside space, and wraparound services such as medical, dental, and psychiatric care.
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The plans call for the construction of about 200 affordable and 600 market-rate housing units in seven new buildings in Portland's Bayside neighborhood.
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The program was approved by voters last fall, following the recommendation of a local charter commission.
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Immigrant advocates in Maine quickly pushed back on that idea. But a spokesperson for the city of Portland said the city is supportive of the Senator's efforts.
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The proposal, brought forth the Rental Housing Alliance, would allow landlords in Portland to raise rent by an unlimited amount if a tenant moves or an apartment changes hands.
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Protesters gathered in downtown Portland in opposition to a banner reading, "it's OK to be white," which had been displayed in the city in recent weeks.
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The city of Portland once again woke up to the work of the so-called Valentine's Day bandit, who placed hundreds of red paper hearts on downtown storefronts and other landmarks.
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The Portland City Council has unanimously approved zoning changes that could lead to a new campus on the site of the former B&M Baked Bean factory.
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The two cities are looking for about $10 million, the last of the funds needed to move forward with a long anticipated waterfront dredging project.
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High tides are now occurring as often as 18 times a year, typically in late fall and early winter, and late spring and early summer. They are quickly becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise.