By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,564) You are invited to spend an evening with city manager, Jon Jennings, on Thursday, February  18, 2016, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  The event will be at the Community Center at Reiche School, 166 … Continue reading →

Hall’s Self-published Novel Sells for $22.00 at Limited Bookstores. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,563) “Below Munjoy”, by Maine native, Tom Hall has it all – gentrification and much of its consequences!  Hall’s self-published novel has mayhem, murder and romance … Continue reading →

Improvements to the Proposed 65 Munjoy Street Development Won The Approval of the Planning Board Tonight.  Changes Include a Brown Facade Rather than a Blue One as Previously. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,562) In an arduous and overly long … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,561) A peninsula zone parking ban has been declared for tonight, Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 starting at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am – Wednesday, February 10, 2016.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,560) Public comment will be taken at both proposals to be presented to the planning board’s monthly meeting tomorrow Tuesday, February 9th beginning at 4:30 pm., at City Council Chambers at City Hall, Portland. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,559) PhoPa Gallery on the East End of Portland is hosting a conversation for and about Emerging Photographers on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  The Gallery is located at 132 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,558) The City of Portland has announced there will be a citywide parking ban on city streets tonight.  The ban starts this evening, Friday, February 5th and continues until Saturday morning, February 6, 2016. Vehicles … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,557) Interest in the redesign project of Congress Square Park has been high, possibly breaking records for the number of submissions of qualifications for the two part project. Last December, the city issued RFQs for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,256) At one table in the soon to open SCALES, a seafood mecca on the Portland waterfront, Sam Haywood sits with the kitchen staff, for an informal meeting.  Dana Street, his business partner, was busy … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,255) “Our office is focused on getting the remaining landlords registered,” said Art Howe, Administrator, of the newly created Housing Safety Office at city hall yesterday. “That is our goal and that is why we are … Continue reading →