The center of the Halloween festivities on Munjoy Hill,a/k/a the East End, was the eeerily decorated Portland Observatory, Congress Street.  The trick or treat party began at 3:00 – 6:00 pm and ran on.  Lots of candy was on hand … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,608) The public is invited to attend a community forum on the city’s new Comprehensive Plan on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 pm., at the Portland Public Library,Rines Auditorium, 5 Monument Way. The  Comprehensive Plan … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,607) All Spooks Listen Up! Trick or Treat at the Portland Observatory – Monday, October 31st from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.  Mrs Emma Crosby Moody (the wife of Lemuel Moody, the founder of the tower) … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,606) Every fall the City of Portland hosts district meetings across the city to inform residents of what is happening in their district.  It gives residents an opportunity to meet city leaders, ask questions and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,605) An international company, SPOT ME, is opening a new office in the former J. J. Nissen Bakery Building, on Washington Avenue, according to Jeb Harris, building owner – it’s an event apps company.  The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,604) About seventy (70) friends and neighbors of Hardshore Distillng Co. crowded the appealing new tasting room last night for the Grand Opening of the long-anticipated venue on Washington Avenue.  (It’s located in the former … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,603) The public is invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting on the proposed text amendment that would permit the construction of a 70 ft. high warehouse rather than a 45 ft. warehouse on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,602) The City of Portland and residents of the west end are at odds over the proposed height of a cold storage warehouse – that became evident last night at a planning board meeting where … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,601) Kevin Carter told Portland’s Planning Board last night that he is seeking a text amendment in order to build a four-story condo at 2 Island Avenue – a property that has been in his … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,600) Last night the city’s planning board approved an application from  Hay Runner, LLC. for a zoning change.  The approval must go to the city council for its approval as well. The applicant, architect Caleb … Continue reading →