An application for a conditional rezoning of almost 2 acres of waterfront property at 184 Commercial Street has been received by the city’s planning division. The application seeks approval of a 93 room hotel, additional building height, a setback modification … Continue reading →

Gus & Ruby, a high-end, (expensive) stationery store with its flag ship store in Portsmouth, NH., is expanding its business by opening its second store at 28 Exchange Street, by the end of June.  Two young women opened this store, … Continue reading →

The Republicans are “desperate” to get back tax money for the wealthy Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-01) said at a press conference yesterday morning.  “This health care plan is a gift to the insurance companies and the wealthy,  Pre-existing costs will … Continue reading →

The Department of Defense announced today the loss of US Navy Sailor and Falmouth native, Kyle Milliken, who was killed during a Somali National Army-led operation with the US Africa Command.  In response, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01), released the following … Continue reading →

“Now that it has moved along to the point where it can be used, the Abyssinian needs to reach out to the community and share what it is ,” said painter Daniel Minter this afternoon.  He was curating what will … Continue reading →

Today House Republicans managed to narrowly pass  legislation intended to defeat the Affordable Health Care Act, a/k/a Obamacare. a campaign promise made by President Trump.  In response to that, Emily Brostek, executive director, of Consumers for Affordable Health Care issued … Continue reading →

Nick and Caitlin Aceto, d/b/a Aceto Landscape Architects, Portland,  earned first place tonight in a competition for the ‘Bayside Adapt Challenge’ – one of five submissions to the competition.  The couple won $1,000.00 for their accomplishment. Nick, from Portland, originally, studied … Continue reading →

The City of Portland will announce the winner of the  Bayside Adapts Design Challenge Submissions this evening,Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm at Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library. The judging will be performed by a panel of four … Continue reading →

Graduations are upon us – it’s that time of the year – and what a great time of the year it is!  All over the country graduates are making plans to celebrate this major achievement in their lives. For about … Continue reading →