The physical count as of this morning at the Portland Expo was 259 according to an email from Jessica Grondin, city spokeswoman. We have moved eight (8) families from the Expo to the units at the Family Shelter on Chestnut … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Portland Seek Public’s Help Locating Driver in Hit & Run of a Skateboarder
Late last night, Wayne Harwood, 25, of Portland, was seriously injured in a collision with a car on Cumberland Avenue. Mr. Harwood was riding a skateboard when hit. He is believed to have been entering Cumberland Avenue from Avon Street … Continue reading
Mayor Raises Big $$ for Re-election Bid This Fall
Mayor Ethan Strimling has confirmed by email that to date, he has raised $102 K for his upcoming re-election bid. “There has been lots of grassroots support with over 85% of the donations were $50. or less.
Cape Elizabeth Contributes Funds to Portland Agencies
Prompted by the recent influx of individuals and families seeking asylum in Portland, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council voted on July 8, 2019 to appropriate $5,000. from undesignated funds to Opportunity Alliance and $5,000. to Preble Street, two local service … Continue reading
St. Lawrence Street Project Gets Praise from Planning Board in Workshop
A combined renovation and construction project at 55-59 St. Lawrence Street on Munjoy Hill came closer to a reality today at a workshop before the city’s planning board. The applicant is Greg Shinberg, of St. Lawrence Development, LLC., serving as … Continue reading
Negotiations Still Ongoing for Closed Old Port Restaurant
It’s on. It’s off. It’s changing! Last week Josh Miranda told folks that the deal between him and the owners of Vignola was off and he was looking around for a new venue to purchase for a second bar in … Continue reading
Do You Know Why Jennings Was Hired?
Mhn.com learned recently probably the major reason that Jon Jennings was hired a few years go. He’s a former successful real estate developer – possibly from New Jersey – that’s why. It’s public information, but not well known. You Do … Continue reading
Local Sprouts Closed
Local Sprouts Co-op, at 649 Congress Street, closed recently. It was a very relaxed place for families with good food. Sorry to see it go.
Beauties Highlight the 15th Annual Open Studios Art Show Today!
The streets of Munjoy HIll were busy this afternoon as art lovers visited the seven different venues that were exhibiting their work. At several of those venues, there were several artists exhibiting. Elizabeth Fraser, the organizer of the 15th year … Continue reading
SPIRIT OF BERMUDA Visits Portland; Public Tours Tomorrow on Maine Wharf
Spirit of Bermuda, the iconic 112 foot-Maine built, ocean-going Royal Naval sloop-of-war sailed into Portland yesterday, July 5th crewed by 8 Maine teenagers side by side with 8 Bermuda teenagers, a Maine shipper, Maine educators and to a rousing Maine … Continue reading