By Carol McCracken  (:Post # 2,414) Art Howe has been hired to serve as Portland’s first Housing Safety Administrator according to a press release issued today by the City.  Howe will begin his new position on Monday, September 28th.  Howe … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,413) Sales have been in a summer slump for the Portland  Food Co-op  according to employees at the organic food center on Congress Street on  Munjoy Hill. Co-op.  However, Co-op Manager, “John,” told this blogger … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,412) 127 Congress Street, at the corner of North and Congress Street, is being vacated by the current tenant and will be available for rent as of October 1, 2015 according to the property owner … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,411) The public is invited to attend a Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11th at 8:30 am to mark the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.  The observance takes place at Fort Allen Park on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,410) The public is invited to attend a public tour of the Aeration Project at the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility, 500 Marginal Way, Portland.  The tour is Thursday, September 10, at 2:00 pm. Recently, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,409) The Planning Board voted this evening to delay the scheduled public hearing and its decision on whether or not to accept the recommendation of the Historic Preservation (:HP”) Board that 58 Fore Street be … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,408) Regulars and their friends began streaming into their favorite bar just after noon today, when Mama’s Crow Bar opened – for the last time – at least under that name. Named in part for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,407) For those who have been anticipating the opening of “Scales” a new seafood restaurant on Commercial Street – well, you will have to wait a little longer than you might have hoped. It appears … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,406) At 9:30 am this morning the University Credit Union at 391 Forest Avenue was robbed.  Two heavily disguised individuals entered the Credit Union, displayed a fire arm and demanded cash from the tellers. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,405) The public is invited to attend a day of food related activities – “Phoenix Fare” – on Thursday, September 17th in East Bayside.  The day begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 7:00 pm … Continue reading →