By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,750) “The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive so far,” said Josh Christie general manager of the newly opened Sherman’s at 49 Exchange Street in Portland’s Old Port.  The fifth Sherman’s to open in Maine did so … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,749) Perhaps it was cabin fever that brought a crowd of about two hundred people to Monument Square late this afternoon to participate in the second annual International Pillow Fight. Or maybe more publicity this year … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,748) After twenty-one years on the Munjoy Hill waterfront at the Portland Company Complex, the  Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum has announced that its long term  plan to move most of its rolling stock to Gray is getting closer to realization than ever before.  A … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,747) A panel of city leaders expressed concern about the future of the University of Southern Maine, Portland, and asked the administration to include them in ongoing discussions about proposed budget cuts going forward. USM is an important … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,746) The Circus Conservatory of America will perform once again during  the upcoming June First Friday Art Walk that takes place on June 6th.  This time the performance will take place on Monument Square in downtown Portland according to Greg … Continue reading →