By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,514) The Portland Public Art Committee is posting an open call for artists for a major public art commission in the heart of our arts district in downtown Portland.  At the same time, the City … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,513) Adams Apple, LLC has filed plans with the city’s planning office to develop the vacant lot at 65 Munjoy Street on the Hill. The lot is part of the former Adams Elementary School that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,512) Once again the ambulance service on Munjoy Hill was shut down last evening from 8:00 pm until 8:00 am this morning.  Apparently this day-to-day shut down of service is due to a cut back … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,511) “We have it all here.  You can skate, drink, eat and stay warm,” said Molly Breton late this afternoon.  She and her husband Benn, owners of RinkSpecialists, are managing The Rink for Chris Thompson, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,510) Anyone who can carry a tune is invited to Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 20, 2015.  Sngers will meet at 5:00 pm at 73 Spruce Street on the West End of Portland.  The event … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,509) The first annual Christmas Party at the new Tomaso’s Canteen, Hampshire Street, happens on Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.  The East End eatery and bar opened this fall after extensive … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,508) Yesterday afternoon a serious motor vehicle accident occurred on Middle Street, near the Portland Police Department.  The fatal accident involved a sport utility vehicle and a pedestrian according to a press release issued earlier … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,507) Cumberland Avenue Garage, 122 Cumberland Avenue, has an opening for a full-time Automotive Repair Technician. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 previous automobile repair experience, have a Maine State Inspection License … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,506) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) yesterday joined Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) and other colleagues to introduce the Assault Weapons Ban of  2015 and prohibit the sale, transfer, production and importation of new military-style weapons and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,505) The Portland Science Center  has announced its second exhibit will be introduced late next month.  The new exhibit will be  two-pronged:   The first is:  “Space:  A Journey to Our Future.”  The second is … Continue reading →