The historic Union Station Plaza, St. John Street, Portland,  is slated to undergo a much-needed face lift next year according to a press release issued on behalf of Charterhouse Development Corporation, a Boston-based real estate development corporation. A “reimagining” process … Continue reading →

“It moves us off the rock,” said Bill Needleman, waterfront coordinator, this evening following his joint presentation with Kathy Giles, facilities manager, to the Economics Development Committee.  The presentation was of a concept that could happen at the long underutilized … Continue reading →

Attorney General Janet Mills decries the proposal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repeal the “net neutrality” rules put in place by the Obama administration that maintain important consumer protections for internet service customers and an open internet according … Continue reading →

Tidings Craft & Art Fair is hosting its first holiday sale at Ocean Gateway on the Maine State Pier this Sunday, December 3rd from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Admission is free as is parking in the Ocean Gateway parking … Continue reading →

The Tenth annual Polar Express drew families from all over the area  for the opening of the holiday season of 2017 for many children and their families.  For some, it was the first Polar Express ride ever and for others … Continue reading →

“I don’t want to cook.  I’m burned out from cooking,” said Maggie Waugh laughing this afternoon as she and her nephew, Joshua D. Polek, were among the 225 served a Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings for free.  “We … Continue reading →

One more thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving is that you don’t need to feed 250 guests – because that’s exactly what employees of the Wayside Food Programs were busy getting ready to do tomorrow.  The annual Community Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

“Matching entrepreneurs with resources in the industry was the mission of this event,” said Jeff Marks, Executive Director of the Portland-based  E2Tech event late last week.  In fact, the full day of panels,  Q&As and networking was an unique opportunity … Continue reading →

Storytelling, arts & crafts, food  and a silent auction were part of the 6th annual Season of Light Celebration hosted by One Tree, a wholistic learning center, this afternoon at Rines Auditorium, at the Portland Public Library.  It was a … Continue reading →

“We are looking forward to having much more space this year than previously,” said Amy Teh recently.  She was referring to the relocation of the wildly popular “Picnic” – a holiday craft show that used to be  at the former … Continue reading →