By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,642) “This is our opportunity to celebrate the opening of “Print,” said Josh Christie, a co-founder with Emily Russo of their new bookstore at the juncture of Congress and India Streets near the base of … Continue reading →

(Post # 2,641) “It IS bittersweet,” said Dan LaBrie wistfully this afternoon in his office on Commercial Street.  Labrie, VP of Rufus Deering Lumber, has been with this162 year old company for  thirty-four (34) years.  That’s because the roughly three … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,640) The public is invited to attend the first public meeting on the Bayside to Portland Transportation Center Pathway Design Project on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:30 pm.  The meeting is to be held at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,639) Move over Planet Dog and Fish & Bone! A doggie boutique has just opened in time for the holiday gift giving season – and if you are looking for the “perfect” gift for your … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,638) Portland’s City Council Rules Committee will meet twice this week to review and discuss Council Rules ahead of the next session on Monday, December 5th.  The Committee is chaired by the Figurehead Ethan Strimling, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,637) The public is invited to watch as the classically designed fountain in Lincoln Park is removed for its complete restoration on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2016 at the Park.  The restoration will be done … Continue reading →

The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony happens on Friday, November 25th at Monument Square, at 5:00 pm., in downtown Portland.  The festive event kicks-off the Holiday season for many in downtown Portland.  It features  Rick Charette and Santa Claus plus … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,635) The Economic Development Committee voted unanimously (3-0)  yesterday to send a proposal for a clearinghouse for New Mainers to the city council for its consideration.  Meeting with the Committee was the embattled Mayor Ethan … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,634) Mayor Ethan Strimling was reprimanded last night by fellow city councilors for initiating an exclusive interview with Randy Billings of the “Portland Press Herald” this past Saturday in which Strimling called the proposed sale … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,633) The public is invited to attend and offer comment at the Economic Development Committee meeting tomorrow Tuesday, November 22 at 5:00 pm., Room 24, at city hall.  The Committee is chaired by Councilor David … Continue reading →