By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,760) “People are learning the nutritional value of jerky,” said Jeff Gagne, a co-owner of the new shop that is opening on Thursday, May 15th at 13 Exchange Street in the Old Port of Portland, this … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,759) “Most of our customers come from Portland.  So with this new store at 10 Exchange Street, they won’t have to commute to Saco any more,” said Tina Giarratano today about the opening of her second … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,758) The 528 ft. state-of-the-art, luxury ferry Nova Star arrived in Portland Harbor at noon today with Captain George Pallas at the helm.  The nine-hour trip from Nova Scotia (ordinarily ten hours) had a minimal crew aboard … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,757) MAPS Cafe plans to open in time for the Old Port Festival in early June, although it is still very much a work-in-progress because the business has just been issued its building permit.  The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,756) For the past several months now, a city committee, chaired by Councilor Kevin Donoghue, has been considering the development of a small lot on Munjoy Hill.  The lot is located at 61-65 Munjoy Street and is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,755) Portlanders love their craft beers – all fifty of them in the State – and this summer they will have an opportunity to sample some of their favorites and discover new ones as well from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,754) The week of June 12 to June 20, 2014 will be an eight-day celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit for which Maine is known.  It’ll be a showcase of Maine’s vibrant startup community to visiting guests … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,753) “Never in my life did I ever imagine that I, Ralph Carmona, would ever experience the Golden Turd Moment as I am  right now,” he said as he savored the significance of this Honor … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,752) “It will put us back on the map,” said Florence Fossett, 76, this morning as she arrived for the  ceremony that will help allow the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum to operate a two … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,751) In a  punitive action, the City Council voted tonight to deny the application for a renewal of a  liquor license by Sangillo’s Tavern at 18  Hampshire Street.  The vote to deny the application was close;  a 5 … Continue reading →