The sign in the doorway of Sagamore Hill Bar, 150 Park Street, says that due to a “clerical error” the recently opened bar has lost its liquor license. No date for its reopening was indicated. on the “OOPS” sign. According … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2018
“RISE” Climate Change Rally in Portland; September 8th
The public is urged to participate in “RISE” on Saturday, September 8th at 11:30 am. A climate mobilization event, participants will meet at Lincoln Park, Congress Street, Portland, march a short distance to Monument Square and end with a rally … Continue reading
Maine Lawyers Urge Senators Not to Confirm Kavanaugh to Supreme Court; King Announcing Friday
Yesterday, 230 Maine attorneys issued a bipartisan letter to Senators Collins and King calling on them to oppose the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The letter cites Kavanaugh’s threat to a woman’s right to a … Continue reading
Immigrants Contribute Significantly to Areas’s Economy
Mateo Hodo came to this country from Albania with his family when he was sixteen years old. About l l/2 years ago he and his wife started a successful business – Coffee Me Up – 221 Cumberland Avenue – on … Continue reading
Stop Kavanaugh Rally Asks Collins to Vote NO on His Nomination
“We are here to ask Senator Susan Collins (R) to vote no on Judge Brett Kavanaugh ‘s nomination to the Supreme Court,” said Alicia Barnes, who MC’d the Rally at City Hall just after noon today. “Hold the welfare of … Continue reading
Annual Portland Fine Craft Show “Stands on Its Own”
The Fourth Annual Portland Fine Crafts Show was highly successful according to everyone involved with the event that took over a portion of downtown Congress Street for the day – a day that was beautiful in all respects. Over one … Continue reading
Aurora Provisions Retail Closing Although Catering Will Flourish
Customers frequenting Aurora Provisions, 64 Pine Street, on the west end of Portland were stunned that the popular cafe is closing on Friday, August 31. Most customers had not heard the news and were stunned to learn that their … Continue reading
Portland Fine Craft Show Saturday Features Variety of Juried Items for Sale
The Maine Crafts Association will be presenting its fourth Portland Fine Craft Show this weekend. The one-day Show is on Saturday, August 25th. It runs from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and will be located between High and State Streets … Continue reading
Tugboat Muster for Annual MS Harborfest Fundraiser
The 37th annual MS Harborfest occured over the weekend in Casco Bay. The fundraiser was begun by Merle Hallett of Handy Boat Yard 37 years ago. It’s a three day festival of water front events and an auction that is … Continue reading
STOP KAVANAUGH RALLY – SUNDAY, August 26 – at City Hall
You, your friends and family are encouraged to attend a Stop Kavanaugh Rally on Sunday, August 26th at Portland city hall at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The country is in the fight of its life to protect our most … Continue reading