It is known that Josh Miranda, owner of Blyth & Burrows, the popular and high end bar in the Old Port, has been looking for a second bar in the area in which to begin another start-up. One source familiar … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills announced today that 529 Mainers have qualified for health insurance under Medicaid expansion in the first week since she issued Executive Order # 1, directing the Department of Health & Human Services to begin implementation. The information … Continue reading →

Spencer Thibodeau, District 2 city councilor, confirmed that he intends to run for Mayor of Portland in November. “Together We Rise” is his campaign slogan. He is a real estate and corporate lawyer at Verrill & Dana. The conservative Thibodeau … Continue reading →

A proposal to construct a 539 space parking garage at 100 Fore Street on the Portland waterfront was unanimously approved this evening by the city of Portland’s planning board. The planning board held two workshops last fall on the proposed … Continue reading →

“Today in Augusta, State House Representative Mick Devin introduced legislation that would ban offshore drilling in state waters as well as onshore infrastructure that is needed to conduct these activities,” according to a press release issued today from Carissa Maurin, … Continue reading →

The Portland planning board will hold a public hearing to consider the redevelopment of 100 Fore Street on January 8, 2019. The meeting is in Room 24 of the basement of city hall. It is estimated to take place around … Continue reading →

The City of Portland has received a Level 3 application for the redevelopment of an existing parking lot to a 135 room hotel, in a six story structure at One Center Street. Plans submitted by Fathom CC, LLC include a … Continue reading →

The declining approval rate of approval of Senator Susan Collins (R) in her home state of Maine has sparked speculation that perhaps she won’t run again for her long-held Senate seat in Washington, D.C. Many believe that because of her … Continue reading →

“I picked up a new pair of jeans today,” said Rich Beecher this afternoon. “I need a heavy jacket also, but I didn’t find one yet. He was extremely grateful for the jeans anyway as he and others looked through … Continue reading →

Greg Snyder confirmed today that yesterday he purchased the popular Hilltop Superette from Bill Simpson for an amount Greg called “too much.” Negotiations for the sale have been in the works for a couple of months he said. It is … Continue reading →