A Superior Court justice has ruled that a jury trial is warranted to resolve questions about a May 2021 meeting between Strimling and his landlord that could impact the outcome of the case.
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Judge rules landlord can evict former Portland mayor Ethan Strimling
Strimling argued that he was being evicted in retaliation for his involvement in a tenants union, but a judge sided with landlord Geoffrey Rice, who said he was tired of being ‘nickel and dimed’ by the former mayor over rent increases.
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Portland council votes 5-4 to reject earned sick time requirement
The majority believes a statewide policy would be better and that a local ordinance might inadvertently affect workers with existing paid time off benefits.
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More asylum seekers arrive in Portland from southern border as city debates assistance
Portland’s human resources director criticizes comments by Mayor Ethan Strimling welcoming the arrival of more immigrants, a sign of the tensions as Maine’s largest city sees another influx of asylum-seeking families.
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Paid sick time proposal could add $400,000 to Portland budget
A proposal to require Portland businesses to provide earned paid sick time to all employees, including part-time, seasonal, temporary and tipped workers may require the creation of a new department at City Hall and could potentially add roughly $400,000 to the city budget, according to an analysis by city staff. The proposed ordinance, drafted by […]
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Portland officials weigh suit against opioid manufacturers
PORTLAND (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Maine, says he would likely support taking legal action against opioid manufacturers as city officials weigh a potential lawsuit. In August, the City Council will discuss filing a lawsuit or joining an existing one against the makers of powerful painkillers, such as OxyContin. The Portland Press Herald reported […]
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Portland mayor wants group to consider expanding his power
PORTLAND (AP) — The mayor of Maine’s biggest city wants a citizen group to consider changes to the city charter in a bid to expand the limited authority of his office. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2rLojVC ) that Mayor Ethan Strimling said Monday he believes voters wanted a stronger leader when they voted for […]
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Portland elects Ethan Strimling as mayor, rejects $15 minimum wage
PORTLAND — There’s going to be a new mayor. Portland residents have chosen Ethan Strimling as the mayor of Maine’s largest city. Strimling defeated the city’s first elected mayor, incumbent Michael Brennan, along with Green Independent party leader Tom MacMillan. Strimling won with 51 percent of the vote on Tuesday. Brennan and Strimling sparred about […]