Portlanders came to city hall chambers this evening with poignant stories about  the problems of drug addiction, mental illness and homelessness in the city and in their own families. Following comments by at least fifty (50), the city council was … Continue reading →

At 9:15 pm this evening and after going into executive session for about 20 minutes, the Economic Development Committee decided not to vote up or down the sale of 56 Parris Street in Bayside to Jack Soley for $175,000.00.  The … Continue reading →

The Oysters are Coming!  In other words, The Shop, at 123 Washington Avenue is in the final stages of preparation for its grand opening by Saturday, August 27th according to someone familiar with the situation.  And it won’t be soon … Continue reading →

The City Council voted unanimously tonight to approve a purchase and sales agreement for $3.3 million between the City of Portland and Jonathan Cohen, d/b/a 0 Hancock Street for 1.1 acres located at Thames Street directly across from Ocean Gateway. … Continue reading →

Several hundred people came out to Monument Square this afternoon to watch a historic event.  It was an eclipse – a rare event. One of those viewing the eclipse was James Fitzgerald, a resident of Munjoy Hill, who works in … Continue reading →

The 10,000 sq. ft. outpatient Veterans’ Clinic at 144 Fore Street, is slated to be replaced with a larger and more comprehensive 60,000 sq. ft. facility according to a press release from the VA in Augusta.  No timetable has been … Continue reading →

If you were wondering why a small section of Congress Street was closed off this morning, this is why: There was a fire in the vent of the hood on a stove at the popular pizza place that required assistance … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a business and community forum on downtown issues with local businesses and community providers on Wednesday, August 23rd between 5:00 – 7:00 pm at city council chambers, city hall in Portland.  The event is … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a peaceful gathering to oppose racism on Sunday, August 20th between 12:30 – 2:00 pm at Payson Park, 775 Baxter Boulevard, Portland according to a press release from the ACLU, host organization.  There are … Continue reading →

The long-anticipated reopening of  Maine Craft Distilling. in its new location, 123 Washington Avenue, is about to happen, said Mark Rusconi, sales manager, this afternoon.  He, Luke Davidson, owner, and employees were putting the finishing touches on the new, light … Continue reading →