What Portland voters will be asked to decide

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… [email protected]. Staff Writer. PORTLAND — Voters will be asked to enact an ordinance that would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and paraphernalia. … The ordinance would prohibit recreational use of marijuana in …
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Despite Complaints, Marijuana Legalization Ads Will Stay on City Buses and …

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Despite an outcry from anti-drug groups, the Greater Portland METRO, which oversees the city bus system, has declared that pro-legalization ads from the Marijuana Policy Project are protected by the First Amendment. The ads, which you can see below …
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The view from east Portland: Your comments on parks

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… East Portland Community Center. We go there often to take our toddler to the swimming pool and the new playground. We used to go to Ventura Park regularly since it's a large park with 3 different playgrounds but are cautious as we would often see …
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NS doctor gets practice back after history of drug addiction, suspensions

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A Nova Scotia doctor who's struggled with drug addiction and has a history of suspensions, has been allowed to resume his practice. Dr. Stephen Harley got his … In 2008, he was working at the Dartmouth Medical Centre on Portland Street. Terms of the …
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