The city joins Bangor and more than 330 other communities nationwide that have restricted sales of flavored tobacco.
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.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue slight downward trend
There were 339 people hospitalized with the infectious disease on Saturday, the lowest number the state has seen in more than a month.
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New arrivals in South Portland schools bring challenges and joy
With asylum seekers arriving in Portland housed in South Portland hotels, South Portland schools gear up for more English language learners and celebrate the excitement they bring.
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Former Portland mayor facing eviction from Congress Street apartment
Ethan Strimling and his attorney allege the eviction is in retaliation for his forming a tenants union at the Trelawny Building.
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Portland officials ask for help as number of asylum seekers continues to grow
The city is housing about 1,150 people per night due to a steady increase in families arriving from the southern border.
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Portland council to consider banning sales of flavored tobacco products
The city would join Bangor and more than 330 municipalities around the U.S. that have passed restrictions on flavored tobacco.
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Hunker down or plunge in? Omicron surge prompts a range of responses
Some people have never let down their guard during the pandemic. Some did for a bit, but no longer. Others are resigned about their risks and think everyone will end up getting COVID.
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Portland to hand out masks to help local businesses comply with city’s new mask mandate
The surgical masks will be available at City Hall starting Thursday.
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How Portland’s new indoor mask mandate will work
The mask requirement for public places takes effect Wednesday, along with an exception for businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all who enter.
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Portland City Council repeals COVID emergency order and approves indoor mask mandate
Hazard pay will end in 10 days, when the emergency order expires, while the mask mandate will take effect at midnight Wednesday.