By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,286) Prominent Eastern Promenade developer Crandall Toothaker lives a good life on Munjoy Hill.  He lives in one of the larger homes on the Hill with a generous view of Casco Bay in his front  yard  He’s actively involved in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,285) Terlingua, a new restaurant on Washington Avenue on the East End of Portland is still very much under construction.  Sources close to the situation said they are hoping for a June 1st opening. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,284) The long-awaited opening of Lois’ Natural Marketplace, 47 India Street, is in view!  The popular full-service favorite has scheduled its opening for Tuesday, May 19th according to an email from Dan Porta, co-owner with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,283) Reports in the local press surrounding the death of Donnie Stain, 54,  at 563 Cumberland Avenue are incorrect  a representative of the property owner told mhn.com in a telephone conversation late this afternoon. Stain, a seventeen year … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,282) The City Council approved a beer and wine license for the yet to open – “A Lively Palate” – to be located at 54 Washington Avenue on the East End of Portland. Chef Paul … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,281) The Ocean Gateway queuing lanes will be the site of the Townsquare Media Street Eats & Beats Festival on Saturday, May 16th.  The Festival is scheduled to begin at noon and run until 5:00 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,280) “Lively” a new, small cafe is coming to 54 Washington Street by June 1st according to a letter to the city by its owner Chef Paul O. Lively. The letter is part of an … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,279) The third annual Farmhouse Funkadaelic takes place Saturday, April 25, at the Old Port’s popular Novare Res off Exchange Street.  The fun starts at noon and runs through 1:00 am. Cross Fade, is the blend … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,278) “It’s a great honor.  It’s the best press we could get,  A lot of people read “Bon Appetit“,” said Will Pratt this morning at his East Bayside Coffee Shop. Pratt was referring to a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,277) Tenants at 563 Cumberland Avenue remembered Donald Stain, 54, as a person who would do anything for his neighbors and often did. Several recalled this afternoon how he often helped them carry groceries into their … Continue reading →