Catherine Wiersema grew up in France where she loved making chocolate from an early age.  That’s a passion that has only grown and flourished into a boutique that opened last Wednesday at 189 Brackett Street on the west end of … Continue reading →

This evening the Portland City Council voted unanimously to increase the maximum permitted building height at 100 Fore Street – from 44 feet up to 55 feet.  This zoning change will permit Jonathan Cohen, building owner the latitude to build … Continue reading →

“We play to pay homage to the original Preservation Hall Jazz Band,” said John Page, leader and trumpet player, of the State Street Traditional Jazz Band, a local group of seven musicians.  This afternoon the State Street group entertained the … Continue reading →

Writing is as much a part of Patrick McGowan’s life as is his commitment to leveling the playing field for all Americans –  and that is not surprising given his background. “I read great reviews on Amazon.  It said it … Continue reading →

On Tuesday of this week, the Portland planning board approved the second iteration of Verdante, a six story condominium planned for  56 Hampshire Street, next to the major arterial, Franklin Street. at the bottom of Munjoy Hill.  It is expected … Continue reading →

Attorney General Janet Mills along with nineteen other state attorney’s general won a victory in federal court against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos after challenging the US Department of Education’s plans to abandon federal protections for students cheated by predatory, for-profit … Continue reading →

“I would appreciate it if these personal attacks on me would STOP,” shouted city manager Jon Jennings at Mayor Ethan Strimling toward the end of a discussion at city hall this evening.   The Mayor ignored the bait and continued discussing … Continue reading →

Earlier this evening, the Portland planning board voted unanimously to approve Maine Medical Center’s second site plan application as part of its ongoing expansion and moderinization plan.   The garage will contain 2,450 parking spots within a short distance of the … Continue reading →

A small-dollar grassroots effort collecting pledges of $202.20 from concerned Mainers and activists has smashed its initial goal of $250,000 to secure more than $1 million in pledged support of a potential challenger to Senator Collins (R) in the 2020 … Continue reading →

“We weren’t looking for a retail space, but it just sort of popped up and it worked out,” said Ben Ray, owner of “Evangeline,” a new business that plans on taking occupancy in the “Black Boxes” at 93 Washington Avenue.  … Continue reading →