“Open,” said the high in the sky sign outside of Bob’s Clam Hut, 111 Cumberland Avenue late this morning.  The Hut was notified this morning it had passed its recent inspection and was cleared to open immediately.  The word got … Continue reading →

A beach clean-up has been scheduled for this Saturday, July 21st at 11:00 am – until 12:30 pm.  Volunteers will meet at the Cutter Street entrance to the East End Beach.  It is also a demonstration for a ban on … Continue reading →

Jenn Thompson, a city of Portland attorney with an office in the legal wing on the second floor at city hall, has been representing the Board of Harbor Commissioners in a lawsuit filed by “The Cat” she acknowledged in two … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon about 350 people arrived at Lincoln Park to register for the fifth annual DanceMile – an event that benefits Girls on the Run – a local non-profit that helps to develop self-esteem, fun, healthy habits and community among … Continue reading →

“It’s the first seawood shop in the western hemisphere,” said Josh Rogers, yesterday afternoon at his recently opened business, 61 India Street on the East End of Portland.  The  transformation from its former use as a fishing equipment venue is … Continue reading →

Two women were arrested protesting the visit of Attorney General Jeff Sessions outside the Portland office of the US Attorney General’s around 1:25 pm according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department.  The women were part of … Continue reading →

Joined by Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee yesterday, Maine’s Democratic nominee for governor Janet Mills vowed today that, if elected, she would fully implement Medicaid expansion and defend against any attempts to roll back or undermine the voter-approved law. “Medicaid expansion … Continue reading →

The package of memos had barely been collated before representatives of the Chamber and the hotel industry began undermining the idea of  “hotel linkage” that is currently under study by the city’s planning board.  The preliminary introduction was presented by Tuck … Continue reading →

A project to restore the Jacob Cousins Memorial on the Eastern Promenade is underway.  The Memorial was originally installed in 1935 to honor the patriotism and sacrifices of Jewish Americans during times of conflict. The plan calls for constructing a … Continue reading →

The historic J. J. Nissen (Bakery) Building, 75 Washington Avenue on Munjoy Hill, has changed ownership once again.  According to the manager, Joey Aventaggio, Jed Harris sold the building to Jake Edwards on June 1, 2018.  Harris and his family … Continue reading →