By Carol McCracken  (Post # 826) Lee Farrington, owner/chef of the fabulous  Figa Restaurant on Congress Street said earlier today that she is now open for lunch.  It’s something she’s been considering for a long time now and people kept asking her … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 825) “It’s a democracy now,” said Rodents Biacho at the Meg Perry Center earlier this week.  “I’m excited about that,” he said grinning big time.   Biacho who lives in Portland and is a “line-worker”  for Barber … Continue reading →

Taking a Chunk Out of the Roof of Adams School Yesterday By Carol McCracken  (Post # 824) At its monthly meeting yesterday, the Housing Committee took up two properties located on the Hill for updates by city staff members. The … Continue reading →

Selling Tees Handcrafted by The Portland Designer The Crowd Gathers… Artist Leann Wiley’s Street Party Emma Brown & Katy Houston Selling Lemonade on Congress Street City Councilor Ed Suslovic & Daughter Kate – “Recycling Cops!” Tenor Soloist Paul Baswell – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 822) Preparations are underway for the Stars & Stripes Spectacular on the Eastern Promenade for the Fourth of July celebration.   The stage upon which the Portland Symphony Orchestra will perform its second Patriotic Pops … Continue reading →