Today is FLAG DAY.  It marks the adoption of the flag of the US on June 14, 1777 by resoluation of the Second Continental Congress.  The Portland Observatory and our docents will be available for questions during self-guided free tourrs … Continue reading →

The Marginal Way Parking Lot and Hannaford Supermarket on Forest Avenue in Portland are slated to receive new high speed electric vehicle charging stations sometime over the next year as part of the State’s commitment to build an accessible and … Continue reading →

The Casco Bay Wind Symphony (CBWS) will perform at the city’s Fourth of July celebration this year on the Eastern Promenade.  CBWS contacted the city and offered to play at the fireworks display pro bono. The band will play from … Continue reading →

The recent arrival of Katana, Wahizashi and Tanto from Japan have ushered in a new era for STRATA at the 6 year old Washington Avenue cutlery business. By the way, these are not visitors from Japan. Rather, they are samaurai … Continue reading →

An application to rezone the property at 165 Washington Avenue by Jonathan Culley, of Redfern Properties, has been received by the city of Portland it was announced this morning. This application is intended to facilitate a future development that would … Continue reading →

It was a uique gathering of international, elite, professional sailors that met at Henry’s in the Old Port of Portland  this evening for the awards party  and to celebrate the return of the Atlantic Cup  races after a pause because … Continue reading →

One hundred and fifty trees are slated to be planted in the Bayside neighborhood starting this month under the Bayside Tree Planting Project, (BTPP) and continuing into the fall.  The project announced by the city yesterday focuses on streets with … Continue reading →

The city has received a major site plan application to facilitate the renovation of the Parish House of the Williston-Immanuel Church and construction of a new 5-story addition off of the Parish House., at 156 High Street. The application is … Continue reading →

You are invited to participate in the 9th annual “Walk the Working Waterfront” on Saturday, June 8 from noon to 3:30 pm along Commercial Street, in Portland. The free, self guided walking tour, celebrates the diversity and history of the … Continue reading →

The North Street Community Garden is a vacant lot these days – that’s  because the city of Portland has urged gardners not to garden until soil tests are completed – and that could come the end of June. Gardners were … Continue reading →