By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,433) The Grand Opening for the Munjoy Hill branch of Gorham Savings Bank took place late this afternoon.   The new branch is located on the first floor of 118 Congress Street – the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,433) “Are We Loving Portland to Death?” – The public  is invited to attend a day-long community conversation Saturday, October 3rd at Abromson Hall on the USM campus in Portland that will address this question. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,432) Monument Square was a sea of pink T-shirts at noon today as supporters of the embattled Planned Parenthood gathered to respond to conservatives in the US Congress who are trying to defund Planned Parenthood, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,431) Planned Parenthood Pink has scheduled its first ever National Pink Out Day for tomorrow, Tuesday, September, 29th.  It runs from 11:45 am until 1:00 pm. in Monument Square in downtown Portland. There is a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,430) “Wonderful things are happening here,” said Jim Trusiani, 55, son of the late Paul who died earlier this month.  “Keep coming in to see what they are,” he said, cheerful despite a heart that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,429) Are you an emerging photographer looking for an opportunity to display your work?  This may be of interest to you. PhoPa, 132 Washington Avenue, has announced it is hosting its first juried show for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,428) Thomas Monot, 42, Portland, was arrested today and charged with the robbery yesterday of the University College Union, at 391 Forest Avenue.  He was arrested at 1:30 pm today in the 700 block of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,427) University Credit Union, 391 Forest Avenue, was robbed at 3:40 pm. (I believe today, but the press release doesn’t say.)  The man handed a teller a threatening note demanding cash.  He was given an … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,426) The owner of 415 Cumberland Street, Patrick Ducas, plans to convert office space there into ten residential units in the existing building.  Six parking spaces are proposed in the ground level garage. (This is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,425) Stuart “Tuck” O’Brien has been hired by the City of Portland to serve as its Planning Division Director.  He will begin work in mid-October  His salary is $85,000. and he reports to Jeff Levine. … Continue reading →