By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,623) Four out-of-state artists have been selected as finalists for the Congress Square public Art commission.  The artists will be invited o Portland for interviews with the selection committee, a site visit and a public … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,622) Portland resident Dejuan Marguese Graham, 40, was arrested early his afternoon at his home on Marginal Way.  He was arrested for slashing or puncturing the tires of fifteen (15) different cars within the last … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,621) The Paper Patch, a long time business institution  on  Exchange Street in the Old Port of Portland, is for sale according to its owner, Rob Sevigny.  At least forty-two years old, the iconic business … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,620) “We grow every year.  Last year we had 72 groups register and this year we have 83,” said Michael Snell, the organizer for the Gay Pride Parade for the last three years.  Snell said … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken   (Post # 2,619) Levon Blue and Aleaha Davenport were married this afternoon at Fort Allen Park on the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill.  Participating in the ceremony was their daughter, Ophelia, 1 1/2 years old. Aleaha is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,618) The recovery effort for Matthew Foster, 23, in Portland Harbor was suspended pending additional information late this afternoon according to a press release from the Portland Police Department. Although it is possible that Matthew … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,617) “This is the best lobster roll I’ve ever had,” said an acknowledged musician who also plays the guitar and said he lives in California earlier today.  The acknowledged musician was eating with his wife, Mary … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,616) Guests at the Portland Yacht Services Open House on Thursday, June 16, 2016 will have a unique opportunity to visit the legendary schooner Harvey Gamage tied up at its main dock. The Gamage has … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,615) Calling All Artists! An open call for artists from the Greater Portland area to submit their proposed designs for enhancing specific public utility  boxes throughout the city has been issued by the City of … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,614) Crowds turned out for the annual Old Port Festival despite windy weather, chilly temperatures and the possibility of rain all day. Most of the  stores on  Exchange Street were closed for the event, but those … Continue reading →