Maine library proposal sets service standards and three regions
A proposed Maine rule would create three library regions and tie access to specified services to staffing, hours and annual reporting standards for public libraries.
Portland, ME
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Construction is underway on Portland’s $36 million ecomaine recycling expansion
Construction is underway at ecomaine’s new Portland recycling facility, a $36 million project designed to raise sorting capacity to up to 25 tons per hour.
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Small Portland explosion likely caused by electrical vault issue; no injuries reported
A small explosion near Exchange and Middle streets in Portland on July 26 was likely tied to an electrical vault issue, according to a fire official. No injuries were reported.
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Ten candidates file for three Portland City Council seats in November election
Ten candidates are seeking three Portland City Council seats after the July 27 nomination-papers deadline, setting up contests for the Nov. 3 municipal election.
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Maine clean-ports project advances Portland planning for lower-emission port operations
MaineDOT says Portland is among four Maine ports included in a Clean Ports Planning Project examining emissions, electrification, shore power and electrical-grid capacity.
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Portland publishes 2026 municipal election filings and finance materials ahead of Nov. 3 vote
Portland’s official 2026 municipal-election page is live with candidate filing, campaign-finance and election-administration information ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Portland approves financing for 47-unit affordable housing project at former Oxford Street shelter site
Portland city councilors approved tax-increment financing for a planned 47-unit affordable housing development at 197 Oxford St., the former site of the city-run Oxford Street shelter.
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USM’s Maine-SMART high-school research program continues through Aug. 7 in Portland
The University of Southern Maine’s Maine-SMART program is holding week-long summer research and learning sessions for high-school students on its Portland campus through Aug. 7, 2026.
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Portland council restores $12 million for police, fire, transportation and other services
Portland City Council voted 10-2 on July 22 to restore $12 million for public safety, transportation, water, parks and other city services during the FY2027 budget cycle.
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Ten candidates seek three Portland City Council seats after nomination deadline
Ten candidates are seeking three Portland City Council seats following the July 27 nomination-paper deadline, setting the field for the city’s November municipal election.
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South Portland Daily Brief: Council Goals, Immigration Response, and Weekend Events
South Portland, ME — February 7, 2026 — City sets 2026 goals, responds to recent immigration raids, and lines up local events from budget talks to game night.
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Immigration concerns, winter cold, and regional growth shape Portland’s week
Portland, ME — February 6, 2026 — City leaders respond to federal immigration activity as winter cold settles in and regional development plans draw attention.
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Boston’s Weekend Events and Weather Advisory
Boston, MA — January 31, 2026 — A major snowstorm is expected this weekend, with up to 22 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions. Residents are advised to prepare accord…
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Portland, ME — January 30, 2026 — Local Businesses Participate in National Economic Blackout and Strike
Portland, ME — January 30, 2026 — Several local businesses are participating in a national economic blackout and strike today, protesting recent federal immigration enforcement …
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Portland, ME — January 29, 2026 — Local News Update
Portland, ME — January 29, 2026 — A national economic blackout and strike is planned for Friday, January 30, 2026, in Portland, Maine, as part of a broader response to recent fe…