Toad & Co., the sustainable clothing store, is pleased to invite you to its Portland grand opening on Friday, July 21 at its new location in Bayside: 31 Diamond Street. The event runs from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. This … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Aboard “Rebecca of Vineyard Haven” in Casco Bay Harbor; “All Good, All Wood” She Is!
“Rebecca of Vineyard Haven” is a regal 75 ft. wooden schooner that is in Portland for the Saturday, July 15 Open House at Portland Yacht Services on West Commercial Street – you know, those large red buildings just beyond … Continue reading
Portland Motor Vehicle Thefts on the Rise in Portland
The number of motor vehicles stolen in Portland has singificantly risen in 2023 this past year. Last year there were two reports of stolen vehicles between July 1 – 16, where this year there have been 14. Year-to-date numbers shows … Continue reading
Fine Furniture Pop-up at Studio89 Black Boxes – 93 Washington Avenue – Now Open
“We decided to move to Maine because of its rich resources and Portland in particular because of its robust creative community,” said Melissa Fuller, co-owner with her husband Nondas Iacovou, of Studio89 earlielr this week. “We love to collaborate with … Continue reading
Portland Nurses and Clinicians Demand Removal of Managers to Protect Patients From – “MaineHealth Care at Home”
Registered nurses and clinicians who work for MaineHealth Care at Home (MHCAH) in Portland held a rally and speak-out today to demand the removal of the management team at the home health services agency. The pediatric nurses and clinicians, including … Continue reading
“Free Pantry” at Urban Farm Fermentory in Need of Donations to Restock Empty Shelves
Nikita McGilvray and some friends from the west end of Portland visited the “Free Pantry” early this afternoon for the first time. Nikita was looking for diapers for her six year old son, Jaydon. Jaydon, who is severely autistic. still … Continue reading
Governor Mills Attends National Governors’ Association 2023 Annual Meeting in Atlantic City
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, is attending the 2023 Annual Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA) in Atlantic City, New Jersey today Thursday, July 13 – Friday, July 14, 2023. Governors attending the … Continue reading
State Street Traditional Jazz Band Featured at Portland Yacht Services Open House July 15th
Can’t get enough of the State Street Traditional Jazz Band during its Sunday afternoon concerts on lower Exchange Street in the Old Port of Portland, weather permitting? You are in luck! That’s because this don’t miss opportuity to hear Band … Continue reading
Rozalia Project Starts Remote Maine Island Cleanup Mission
Rozalia Project, (RP), has just completed the first phase of its cleanup mission on remote Maine Islands in which it cleaned three Islands in the Gulf of Maine according to a press release issued by the Burlington, Vermont based, non-profit … Continue reading
Pathegens Pose Risk at 54% of Maine Beaches Tested Says Environment Maine Report
As Mainers return to local beaches this summer, a new report claims that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2022, 36 Maine beaches were potentially unsafe for swimmming on at least one … Continue reading