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Zoning change would allow large housing project in Portland, but neighbors say it goes too far

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation November 20, 2023

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A group of neighbors fighting against a proposed zoning change on Ocean Avenue in Portland pose for a photo Sunday. Bottom row, from left: Lauren Whittemore, Deidre St. Louis, Ron Morris, Cindy Morris, Gayle Keeshen and Tim Keeshen; top row, from left: John Byron, Chuck Grossman, Patty Weber, Mary Jo Cross and Chris Barber. Sofia Aldinio/Staff Photographer The Portland City Council will vote Monday night on a controversial zoning change for... + full article



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