Last night the City’s Economic Development Committee took a long look at Mayor Ethan Strimling’s proposed amendments to Portland’s Tax Increment Financing Policy (“TIF”). and ended up asking many, many questions following his presentation and the testimony of  interested parties. … Continue reading →

The grass is green, the forsythia bushes are blooming and there’s a fragrance in the air that’s been missing since last spring. So, it’s time to exchange the warm cat hats for the colorful ‘March On stickers that are intended … Continue reading →

Five hundred fired-up people from all over southern Maine packed the front of Portland’s City Hall at noon today with one purpose in mind – along with thousands of others across the country today – they demanded that President Trump … Continue reading →

The Friends of Congress Square Park seeks a passionate part-time executive director to lead the organization and advance our mission to activate Congress Square Park through free public programming and amenities.  The Executive Director will work with an engaged Board … Continue reading →

“Parks are part of our history.  They tell us how life has played out through the years,” said Ethan Hipple, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, this afternoon during his introductory remarks at the kick-off ceremony for the Rehabilitation … Continue reading →

You are invited to participate in a Tax Day Rally on Saturday, April 15 at noon on the steps of Portland’s City Hall.  Following the City Hall Rally, there will be a Resistance event at the nearby First Parish Church, … Continue reading →

“We will be sponsoring an after school Bike Club for students at East End Community School,” said Tom Doherty, executive director, of Camp Ketcha  this afternoon.  Doherty was talking about new programs that the upcoming expansion plans of the non-profit … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend an overdose recognition and response training session on Thursday, April 13th at 5:30 pm at City Hall.  The session will be held in the State of Maine room on the second floor.  The event is … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the Lincoln Park Rehabilitation Plan on Thursday, April 13th at 4:00 pm. There will be remarks on the history of the Park and a celebration of the partnership between … Continue reading →

Back in the late 1980’s the small storefront at 1 North Street was a sandwich shop known as Mr. T’s.  When the Collucci family purchased the building around 1987-88 and the convenience store across North Street, (135 Congress Street,) the … Continue reading →