By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,232) The public is invited to participate in a site walk with the city’s planning board tomorrow of 58 Fore Street on the Portland waterfront.  The walk takes place on Tuesday, November 18th and begins at 3:30 pm.  It … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,231) Strategies were developed this evening to slow down the expected adoption by the city of proposed zoning changes for the R-6 zone which covers much of the east end of Portland.  About thirty (30) … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,230) Those concerned about the consequences of a proposed zoning change in the works by the city are invited to attend a meeting this Sunday to discuss how and if participants want to respond to these proposed changes in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,229) “I’m free.  I’m released,” said Marge Schmuckal, recently about her retirement effective today.  Schmuckal, who retires today as Zoning Administrator,has been employed by the city for 41 years she said. Schmuckal began her career at city … Continue reading →

B By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,228) The development team for a new proposal for the Midtown Project appeared before the city’s planning board late this afternoon.  It was the board’s first look at a new application for a dramatically scaled back version of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,227) Earlier this year, Bill Zolper, co-owner of the popular eatery b.good  in the Old Port, learned that the two top floors of Joe Soley’s property between 10 – 26 Exchange Street were for sale.  Zolper … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,226) The 9th Annual Litterbox Auction Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, November 14th from 6:00 -9:00 pm at Ocean Gateway, Commercial Street, Portland.  It benefits The Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine (HART), a no-kill adoption … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Pos # 2,225) The public is invited to attend a Vigil of Lights tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Longfellow Park from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  It’s in memory of the six young lives lost in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,224) Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 is Veteran’s Day.  The annual observation will feature a parade and wreath laying ceremony at City Hall Plaza.  The traditional parade will begin at Longfellow Square at 10:30 am and proceed … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,223) Today the city released inspection information  on the burned out rental house located at 20-24 Noyes Street, near the University of Southern Maine campus. The release of the report, previously unavailable, was issued most likely under legal pressure due … Continue reading →