Emma Hutton Stands Behind Her Friend Aela Paterno Today By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,511) “I love this so much,” said Aela Paterno, 2, this afternoon on the Eastern Promenade.  “I see a castle connected to a space ship, a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,510) The good news is that the long-anticipated Salvage Barbeque is opening this Sunday, September 1st at 5:00 pm according to staff working at the 919 Congress Street location this afternoon.  This is the third … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,509) Markos Miller, Munjoy Hill resident, confirmed this afternoon that he and his wife Heather Nichols, have purchsed the just closed DiPetro’s Sandwich Shop, 171 Cumberland Avenue, East Bayside, on the East End of Portland.  The popular sub … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,508) Phineas Sprague, Jr. has signed a purchase and sales agreement to buy Gowen Marine according to Sprague earlier today.  The closing is set for September 30,  2013. This agreement will permit Sprague, the former owner of Portland … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,507) David Michael Ferrar, 23 years old, is sought by the Portland Police Department as a person of interest in a recent string of burgalries on Munjoy Hill.  The burglaries occured in mostly motor vehicles and some homes.  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,506) The public is invited to participate in three timely forums that will teach interested parties about public open spaces.  The three, free events are scheduled for September on two separate dates. Two of the tours focus on the history of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,505) The Portland Public Art Committee is currently looking for home(s) for three whimsical bears who seek indoor, municipal and permanent placement(s).  So far, these three wooden sculptures  have not been easy to place.  They are tall as well.  The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,504) The City has just announced that the City Council will hold a public hearing meeting to review and vote on a proposal to sell a portion of Congress Square Plaza to RP Portland Building, LLC … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,503) A City Committee voted early this evening to forward a proposed sales agreement to the City Council with its recommendation for approval.  The proposed agreement is between Portland and Rockbridge Capital, the investment company that has … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,502) The third annual Portland Brew Festival is back on Munjoy Hill for the third consecutive  year.  It’s scheduled for August 30 – 31 and will be held at Portland Yacht Services,  58 Fore Street, according … Continue reading →