Deadline To Apply For Marijuana Retail Store Licenses In Portland Is August 31

The applications are available on the City’s Business License page. Completed applications can be emailed to Marijuana@portlandmaine.gov.

Portland City News Round Up For Friday, August 21

Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, August 31.

Portland City News Round Up For August 14

The Council meets next on August 31 at 5:30 p.m.

Portland Council Seeks Applicants For Racial Equity Steering Committee

Mayor Snyder intends to announce the members of the Racial Equity Steering Committee at the Council’s September 9 meeting.

Portland City News Round Up For Friday, August 7

The Council meets next on Monday, August 10 at 5:30 PM to discuss and vote on a slate of Council appointees to the Charter Commission.

Portland City News Round Up For July 31

City Hall remains closed to the general public at this time.

Members Of Public Encouraged To Apply For Charter Commission Council Appointee In Portland

The City Council must appoint these members by August 13 as it is required to appoint them 30 days from the date of the vote.

Portland Council’s Ad Hoc Committee To Discuss Charter Commission Appointees During 1st Meeting

City Council’s newly created Charter Commission Ad Hoc Committee will hold its first meeting today, Tuesday, July 28 at 4:00 PM via Zoom.

10 Mixed-Income Housing Projects In Portland Totaling Almost 900 Units Currently In Pipeline

"The almost 900 units that are detailed below are just what we’re currently working on in 2020."

Portland City News Round Up For Friday, July 24

Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, July 27.

City Of Portland Continues To Serve Homeless People While Responding To Issues In Deering Oaks Park

The City is eager to work proactively and collaboratively with all partners in order to achieve the best outcomes for all of our residents.

Mayor And Councilors Issue Statements Denouncing Violence Against Portland Police Officers

Councilor Spencer Thibodeau said, “I stand with my colleagues in condemning these acts against our police department.

Portland City Seeks Public Input On Peaks Island Ferry Landside Operations Study

Find the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7WCLSS. The survey will be open through July 23.

Portland City Hires Bob Fowler As New Public Health Director

The City of Portland is pleased to announce it has hired Bob Fowler as the city’s new Public Health Director after an extensive search.

City Makes $500,000 Available For Rent Assistance For Portlanders Affected By Coronavirus

The program will provide up to $2,250 ($750/month for 3 months) for rent assistance and a maximum of $250 in utility expense assistance.

Portland City Alerts Businesses That Covid-19 Reopening Guidelines Must Be Followed

If regulations are not followed by businesses then the City will be forced to eliminate outdoor dining on Wharf Street and in other areas.

Portland City Halts Implementation Of Property Revaluation

The current revaluation project commenced in February 2019 and was set to be concluded in August 2020.

Portland Is Reopening More Parks And Recreation

Riverton Pool: Reopens July 1 for lap swim. Reiche pool will remain closed for the summer season.

Portland Farmer's Outdoor Market

View the changes made to the market in order to address public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Portland’s Marijuana Businesses Ordinance Goes Into Effect

The City Manager has set July 1, 2020 as the opening date for Retail Store applications. The end date will be August 31, 2020.

Election Workers Needed In Portland For July 14 Election

These are paid positions, which make $12/hour. No experience necessary; training will be provided.

Blood Drive At Portland Ocean Gateway

The City of Portland is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on June 30th 2020 at Portland Ocean Gateway.

Update To Expanded Outdoor Dining And Retail Pilot Program In Portland

It is expected that the new and improved barricades will be installed within the next few weeks.

Portland Mayor And City Councilors Hold Press Conference To Discuss Recent Demonstrations

A remote meeting of the City Council’s Health and Human Services & Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30 PM.

Portland City Council Issues Proclamation Condemning Racism And Honoring Arbery, Taylor And Floyd

"The City of Portland recommits to working on ways in which we can engage our communities to address and uproot institutionalized racism."

Together We Must Make a Difference

It is time that we all, individually, organizationally and as a part of our communities – look hard in the mirror.

Multiple Businesses Damaged And 23 Arrested In Portland

“We are fortunate that no one was seriously injured and that most of the property damage was minimal."

Portland Parking Enforcement And Purple Trash Bags Back In Effect June 1

Along with parking enforcement, the requirement to use purple pay-as-you-throw trash bags will be back in effect on June 1, 2020.

Portland City Proposes Plan To Assist Restaurant And Retail Businesses With Reopening

City staff will present the proposed plan to the Council’s Economic Development Committee on Thursday, May 14.

Portland Council Approves 3 Covid-19 Business Loan And Grant Programs

The programs are Business Assistance Program for Job Creation, the Microenterprise Grant Program, and the Rapid Response Micro Loan Program.

Portland Riverside Golf Course To Reopen May 5 To Walking Only

City of Portland has approved Riverside Golf Course to open for golf starting Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to walking only.

Portland Public Health Division To Provide Virtual Trainings In May

City of Portland Public Health Division is providing educational materials and virtual Narcan (naloxone) trainings throughout May.

Portland Riverside Golf Course To Reopen

City of Portland has approved Riverside Golf Course to open for golf starting Tuesday, May 5, 2020 to walking only.

Portland Updates Stay At Home Guidance Based On Governor Mills' April 28 Announcement

While the Governor’s Official Order is not yet available, the State expects to have the full language ready on Thursday, April 30.

Portland City Council Extends Stay At Home Emergency Order Until May 18

The Portland City Council voted to extend the Stay at Home Emergency Order until May 18, 2020 at its April 27th meeting.

Portland City Manager Releases Recommendations For FY21 CDBG Allocations

Remote Public Hearing 1 – April 27, 2020 Remote Public Hearing 2 – May 4, 2020.

Portland City Clarifies Non-Essential Business Rules

Portland City Council will hold an emergency remote workshop on Monday, April 20 at 5:30 PM to discuss these rules in more detail.

FAQ For Businesses In Portland Related To Stay At Home Order

The document has been placed on the City’s dedicated COVID-19 website and be accessed directly HERE.

Portland City’s Volunteer Shopping Program For Elders To Begin April 20

The City of Portland’s Volunteers are expected to begin actively serving community members on Monday, April 20.

Virtual Events In Portland Arts Community

The calendar can be accessed on the First Friday Art Walk landing page of the Creative Portland website.