By Carol McCracken Aiwin was waiting patiently – oh so patiently – with his recently adopted family – Betty and Howard Heller in the waiting room of the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal building. Aiwin is only 7 months old and … Continue reading →

A source close to the situation said yesterday that the newest addition to the bevy of newspapers available to Portland readers, the “Portland Daily Sun” may publish its first issue next week. It would be free to the public and … Continue reading →

Portland has announced there will be a yellow zone parking ban starting tonight, 1/29, at 10:00 a.m. to end at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow am., 1/30/. This zone encompasses the downtown business district of Portland. The rules of a city-wide parking … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken A group of forward-thinking Peaks Island residents is exploring the feasibility of bringing wind power to the Island sometime in the future. To that end, Peaks Environmental Action Team (PEAT) is preparing a report to be presented … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Portland has announced a city-wide parking ban for tonight, 1/28 starting at 6:00 p.m. ending tomorrow, 1/29 at 6:00 a.m. All of the usual rules apply for this parking ban – regarding fines if towed and vehicle … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Since John Rastl, 61, and his wife, Judith, retired to the Hill five years ago, their lives have been anything but retiring. They live at the Hill’s Promenade Towers where John is the treasurer of the Board … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Cheers, toasts, high fives and thumbs up were as much a part of the menu at the Front Room earlier today as were the signature hamburgers and champagne cocktails that the crowd consumed while riveted to the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Portland has announced there will be a Yellow Zone parking ban starting tonight, 1/19/09, at 10:00 p.m. to end at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow am, 1/20/09. This Zone encompasses the downtown business district of Portland bounded by: Commercial … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The City of Portland has declared another city-wide parking ban beginning tonight at 10:00 p.m. and ending tomorrow, Monday, January 19, 2009 at 6:00 a.m. Failure to abide by this will result in fines for towing, parking, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken In a stunning move that left some still puzzled, Ocean Properties withdrew from negotiations with the City of Portland to redevelop the Maine State Pier on the waterfront at the base of Munjoy Hill. At a hastily … Continue reading →