There are plenty of events to choose from around Maine on Sunday to ring in 2024, from planetarium shows and family-friendly celebrations to dance parties and cocktail soirees.
It's unclear when the city will go through with its planned clearance, but Preble Street's executive director thinks action will be delayed until Dec. 28.
Also, Lucky Thai is opening a second location in Westbrook, a bar with a 'nightclub vibe' comes to Bayside and a New Vineyard restaurant project pops up in Carrabassett Valley.
The controversy comes as newly elected Mayor Mark Dion has identified fighting climate change and expanding Portland's tree canopy as priorities for his administration.