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Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage tussled over their stewardship of state finances Thursday during a forum hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Members of the group Protect Portland's Future argued that the proposal would have a chilling effect on collaboration in the budget process.
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According to a memo from Interim City Manager Danielle West, the passage of eight recommendations from a city charter commission would cost around $1 million annually, while five ballot questions would cost the city $5.5 million.
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Snyder said she's decided not to seek re-election because of her opposition to a charter commission proposal that would change local governance to an "executive mayor" system.
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Portland Police said a recent spike in violent crime in the city is creating a sense of lawlessness for officers on the job.
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Officials say burnout and higher wages in other industries have led many staff to leave the profession.
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A number of Portland officials, including several former mayors, have launched a new group that's fighting a proposed change to the city's charter. The plan would create an executive mayor system, replacing the city manager with a chief administrator nominated by the mayor.
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More than 130 tenants at Franklin Towers have been without power since severe thunderstorms on Friday.
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The ballot questions will ask voters if they want to restrict cruise ships and short-term rentals, and boost the city's minimum wage.