More than $1.1 million has been raised to fight a slate of referendums before city voters, while just over $100,000 has been raised to support them.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Hillary Clinton endorses proposal to raise Portland’s minimum wage
The former U.S. senator from New York, secretary of state and presidential candidate appears in a new ad for One Fair Wage Portland.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend in hit-and-run in Acadia pleads not guilty
Raymond Lester is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme, who was killed while hosting a retreat in Acadia National Park last June.
Posted inMaine
Girl, 11, hit by vehicle, injured in South Portland
She was attempting to cross Broadway near Church Street just before 8 a.m., police said.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Would Portland’s minimum wage proposal be good for restaurant workers?
Question D would raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2025 – and it also would eliminate the tip credit. Whether that would be good for workers or not is being hotly debated.
Posted inMaine, News
Homeless population in Portland remains high as new wellness shelter opens
The city is currently sheltering about 1,000 people per night, while more are camping or sleeping on the street.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland asks: What do you think about relocation of Eastern Prom food trucks?
The city has launched two surveys to see if the program should be changed, one for the public and one for food truck operators.
Posted inMaine
Mainers worry about loved ones in Hurricane Ian’s path
In the aftermath of the storm, some Mainers are relieved to be able to connect with family in Florida while others were on the ground helping.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Pair of Portland referendums offer competing proposals for regulating short-term rentals
Question A seeks to ban corporate and non-local operators from registering short-term rentals, while Question B would reduce the number of short-term rentals and increase fines and fees.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police make arrest in Old Port shooting that seriously injured 2 people
Tyreese Vargas is charged with attempted murder, two counts of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm and two counts of violating conditions of release.