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Portland West End residents remain unhappy about proposed zoning amendment

PORTLAND — A hotly debated proposed zoning change along the western waterfront went before the City Council for the first time Monday evening, paving the way for a council vote on Feb. 22. The proposed changes would transform most of the area of 113 to 201 West Commercial St. from a ...

Andrew Cullen • News •
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:50 am
Budget passes 1st test at Bath council

BATH — The City Council gave initial approval Wednesday to a $14.2 million municipal budget for fiscal 2010. Final passage is expected on Wednesday, June 24. While next year's budget is smaller than the current $18.2 million budget, Finance Director/Tax Collector Juli...

Alex Lear • News •
Thursday, June 11, 2009

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Portland City Council accepts manager's CDBG decisions

PORTLAND — The City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt Community Development Block Grant recommendations from City Manager Joe Gray. The decision followed two public hearings marked by pleas from social service agencies and largely reflected that of the CDBG Allocations Com...

Heather Gunther • News •
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 9:23 am
Fired South Portland worker seeks layoff probe

Public rally planned April 6 at City Hall SOUTH PORTLAND — One of the five veteran city employees who were laid off last month is calling for an independent investigation into how the workers were selected and how the layoffs were carried out. Deb Smith, the f...

Randy Billings • News •
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:54 am
South Portland council gives preliminary OK to school bond, charter change

City receives nearly $300K in Homeland Security funds

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Friday, March 20, 2009 at 6:20 am
South Portland considers animal committee

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday reviewed a proposal to create a citywide Animal Committee to wrestle with dog control at Willard Beach and advise councilors on other animal issues.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10:19 am
South Portland council delays school bond vote

Change to public bidding bidding process discussed

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 6:40 am
South Portland residents rally in support of laid off workers

SOUTH PORTLAND — More than 50 people showed up to the City Council meeting Wednesday, demanding answers to questions lingering in the wake of five layoffs made last week to balance next year's budget.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 5:35 am
Vote likely in South Portland on $5.8M school renovation bond

SOUTH PORTLAND — Voters in June are likely to be asked to borrow $5.8 million for school renovations.

Randy Billings • News •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 9:06 am
s-sppinetreezone SP, Scarborough seek Pine Tree Zone status

SOUTH PORTLAND — Elected officials in South Portland, Portland, Scarborough and Westbrook are hoping state lawmakers will expand a tax incentive program designed to lure more businesses to the state.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11:31 am

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