The tenth annual Polar Bear Dip on East End Beach on Munjoy Hill has been cancelled for Sunday, December 31 at noon. After consulting with medical professionals, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has decided its simply “too cold to … Continue reading →

Using robots in Japanese restaurants and hotels has helped to solve at least one employment problem there according to an article – “Iron Chefs” in the current issue of THE ATLANTIC  – on news stands now. Japan has a shrinking … Continue reading →

Just when you think a Peace Agreement has been reached between the threatened  Portland City Council and the progressive thinking Mayor Ethan Strimling – well, think again! Mayor Strimling has just announced a new slate of councilors to each of … Continue reading →

An application for a Site Plan Review by the city’s planning board has been filed by Shinberg Consulting on behalf of Jack Soley, property owner.  The proposed 23-unit condominium will be located on a paved parking lot currently used for … Continue reading →

As expected, a parking ban has been announced for this evening, Tuesday, December 26, starting at 10:00 pm and running through tomorrow Wednesday, December 27th at 6:00 am.  Vehicles left on Portland streets after 10:00 pm tonight will be towed … Continue reading →

“They already have coats, but everyone can always use a  new coat,” said Hilary Edelman this afternoon laughing.  She and her husband Rob are visiting family in the area and decided to take a walk down Exchange Street in the … Continue reading →

Portland has just announced there will be a parking ban this evening, Friday, December 22, 2017 at 10:00 pm that ends tomorrow, Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 6:00 am. An EXCEPTION to this ban is that if you are parked … Continue reading →

Diving Rock LLC has filed a redevelopment application for the construction of a four story building at 155 Washington Avenue – the site is the former location of Casale’s Auto Sales – and is currently occupied by Gear Hub.  Gear … Continue reading →

Back in 1912, Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock authorized local Postmasters to allow postal employees to respond to the ever growing number of letters to Santa Claus received every holiday season.  That tradition is still honored every year in Portland and … Continue reading →

The “Thirsty Pig” squealed its slippery way through its application for an “entertainment without dance” license on Monday evening before the Portland City Council.  That was because neighbors of the 37 Exchange Street watering hole came to the meeting armed … Continue reading →