By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,229) Each November the city hosts district meetings throughout Portland.  It’s an event that gives the public an opportunity to discuss neighborhood issues with city counilors and city staff.  District 1 meeting will be held … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,228)  The construction of phase 2 of the Hampton Inn by the Sea has been delayed for at least a year.  The second phase of the former Jordan’s Meats Co, located in Portland’s Old Port was … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,227) Lincoln Park, the oldest park in Portland, will be the focus of a First Friday Art Walk today at 5:30 pm.  Artist Alison Hildreth will lead a discussion about the park, including its artwork, history … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,226) Earlier this evening the mayor’s task force on homelessness presented its draft recommendations to a crowded State of Maine room at Portland’s city hall.  Almost a year ago, the task force was appointed by the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,225) Portland has just annonced that absentee ballots for the November 6th election are now available at the city hall.  There are several ways in which registered voters can request an absentee ballot.  They include:  by … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,224) The new fall menu at the Portland Pottery Store & Cafe is official.  It’s very comprehensive and very healthy.  It includes unique salads, sandwiches, a slice of pizza, and breakfast all day. (There are … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,223) “I’m going to be opening a new restaurant next spring.  It’ll be a  barbeque place and it’ll be at 919 Congress Street,” said Jay Villani Saturday afternoon. The location isthe former Portland Architectural Salvage building and thus the … Continue reading →