Philip Mathieu News Today

The board voted unanimously Wednesday night that a landlord retaliated against her tenants after they questioned a rent increase. The city must now decide whether to carry out the rent board's recommendation.

Since rent control was instituted three years ago, Portland has declined to fine a single landlord, despite nearly 200 complaints.

Limited public transportation options keep some of the most wonderful parts of the state off limits to people without cars.

Portland doesn’t require the landlords of exempt units to report their rent prices and only 29 percent did so ahead of a recent study.

Using census data, this scholar mapped which communities were historically disadvantaged from having walkable access to conservation land.

Another citizen-initiated referendum goes before voters this November, but dueling interests suggest it might not be the last word.

Any future improvements to the ordinance, to make it easier for tenants and landlords, should occur through a transparent, City Council-initiated revision process.

West, who has served as interim manager since November 2021, was approved unanimously Monday night.

Tuesday’s election demonstrated broad support for further regulating short-term rentals and raising the minimum wage. While the specific proposals on the ballot did not receive majority support, the subjects resonated strongly enough with Portland residents to garner roughly 40% of the vote, indicating that these issues are pressing concerns. The City Council should consider this […]

Cleanups and more scheduled throughout South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough.