The owners of Portland Foreside, formerly known as 58 Fore Street,  have announced that plans for the redevelopment of the property will include up to 30 local restraurantors, food entrepreneurs and purveyors of fine foods.  They will occupy a number … Continue reading →

Joey Avantaggio, manager of 75 Washington Avenue, confirmed today that the Cheese Shop, will be moving from the Black Box Rentals, to 107 Washington Avenue – probably this October.  Previously, the State of Maine rented the space, but has moved … Continue reading →

Silly’s Restaurant, 40 Washington Avenue, will close on September 1, 2019.  The reason for the closure is that the building has been sold according to a spokesperson on site today. The thirty-one year old business was begun by two sisters … Continue reading →

An arrest was made early this morning in connection with an attempted commercial burglary to the Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street.  Police were called to the area at 2:46 am by a citizen reporting hearing the sound of breaking … Continue reading →

Numerous questions intended for Senator Susan Collins (R) found their way to an empty chair instead – a chair reserved for her should she accept an invitation issued to her through her staff by Connie Garber  last week to attend … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is mourning the loss of one of its employees this week following a tragic accident on Sunday, August 18 around 10:00 am in its Public Works facility at 109 District Road.  Marten Dinh (7-21-73) of South … Continue reading →

“Health care is a basic human right,” said Sara Gideon, (D), and Speaker of the Maine House in Augusta. She reminded the press conference in front of city hall that the Republicans sought to overturn the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) … Continue reading →

This afternoon the Portland Police Department added two more names to the list recently released of businesses in Portland robbed.   The total is now 12 businesses. They are: 8/19 – Squeaky Clean Laundry, 64 Washington Avenue, 8/19 – Others Cafe, … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department has confirmed that ten commercial robberies have taken place since the end of July 2019.  They are: 7/28/ – Eyes on Rosemont, 152 Middle Street, 8/4/ – Maine Oyster Company, 38 Portland Street, 8/5/ – Maine … Continue reading →

Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro plans to open in the first floor space of the waterfront headquarters of WEX at 60 Thames Street according to the Portland Food Map. The menu at the Helm will include oysters, seafood,  meat and … Continue reading →