By Carol McCracken The ‘for sale’ sign in front of 75-77 St. Lawrence Street went up last summer and it’s still there. Sales of condominiums on the Hill are way down and so it’s not surprising it hasn’t been sold. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The City is hosting a series of public meetings to receive input on key issues for the redevelopment of the Maine State Pier. The meetings are designed to inform the public of the history, policies and developmental … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken A citywide parking ban for the city of Portland has been declared beginning at 10:00 pm, tonight, l/ll and ending at 6:00 am, Monday, 1/12. Vehicles left on the street during a ban will be towed at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The “Portland Daily Sun” is about to become the areas latest free newspaper. It’s expected to make its debut on local news stands in about three weeks and online before that, said Curtis Robinson, editor, of the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Tomorrow marks the official kickoff of the city’s new rent-a-car program. The city is partnering with U-Haul to make this service available to local drivers. The official kickoff starts at 12:15 p.m. on Commercial Street near the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken It’s anticipated that in the next few weeks, Portland newspaper readers will have another newspaper to add to their daily reading frenzy reported “The Portland Forecaster” in its current issue. The daily will report Portland news as … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Taking a short break from a recent busy Sunday afternoon was the chef at the popular Irish Pub, Brian Boru. Brian Clark has been the chef there since December of 2007 and by all accounts it’s a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken After two hours of council discussion, a recess and public comment, the city council last evening voted to authorize the city manager to enter into negotiations with Ocean Properties and adjoining property around the Maine State Pier … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Eastern Promenade resident and noted landscape photographer, Donald Verger, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, December 31 for robbery at a hair salon at 151 Middle Street in the Old Port. The 60 year old Verger was released … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken It was such a brave thing to do – even for giant Polar Bears accustomed to frigid northern weather. It wasn’t so much about the frigid weather, however. It was more about the dog pack that cornered … Continue reading →