By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,501) “We wanted to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.  The goal was to get rid of that cold, dark place that was here before,” said Garrett Fitzgerald of his recently opened Portland & Rochester Public House, at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,500) Munjoy Hill has been the target of burglaries recently according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department on Friday and just received this morning by mhn.com from city councilor Kevin Donoghue, District 1.  Hill … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,499) The largest yacht in the field of sixty-one yachts is not always the one to win.  “Too Elusive,” the 80 ft. yacht owned by Kit Watson, is an example of that.  Winds in Casco … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,498) The terms of a proposed contract of sale between Rockbridge Capital and the City of Portland were disclosed this afternoon by the City’s Economic Development Office.  The parcel of land is called the Congress Square … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,497) Acoustic Paddle, (d/b/a Portland Paddle)  is pleased to announce that it will be featuring Munjoy Hill singer, Sorcha, at this Sunday’s concert at Ft. Gorges.  The concert at Ft. Gorges runs from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm and leaves … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,496) Peter Nielsen, President of the Circus Conservatory, announced this afternoon that it has selected the 28-acre Thompson Point to be the home of its first US-based college. The news came this afternoon at a press conference in front … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,495) “It’s the calm before the storm,” said Garry Bowcott, of the lull before the opening of the Salvage Barbeque later this month.  Salvage Barbeque, 919 Congress Street, is the third restaurant owned by the well-liked Jay … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,494) Mike Fink, owner of Mike’s Restaurant, is ready to throw in the dish towel, the kitchen sink, display case and more – much more – if you are interested in purchasing  equipment from his … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,494) Rockbridge Capital and the City of Portland are close to a deal on the sale of the Congress Square Plaza according to a source close to the situation.  While city officials had no official … Continue reading →