By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,261) “We are thrilled to be on the list with such other great breweries in New England.” said Greg Jasqur, General Manager of Oxbow Brewing Company, in its facility on Washington Avenue this afternoon. Jasqur … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,260) The rezoning application for 58 Fore Street  has been delayed until June 1, 2015 according to a press release issued by the city’s director of communications, Jessica Grondin at 5:00 pm this afternoon. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,259) “We looked for three years before finding the right spot.  It was hard to find.   We knew just what we wanted,” said Suzie St. Pierre, owner of the new and tastefully decorated, ISA Bistro, 79 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,258) Lisa Pohlmann, executive director, of the National Resources Council of Maine (NRC) recently received an award from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).  The Women in Conservation Award is presented to women that have shown exceptional leadership … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,257) Tomasco’s Canteen, a new venture by Sam Minervino, owner of Samuel’s Bar and Grill, is still in the preliminary stages of planning, but he hopes it will be open sometime this summer according to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,256) An armed robbery occurred last night, Thursday, April 2nd, at the Nickelodeon Cinemas, 1 Temple Street in the Old Port.  The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.   He displayed a handgun and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,255) What would you rather have?  An undertilized piece of waterfront property surrounded by chained link fences and infested with vermin? Or would you prefer a dynamic and iconic image of Portland ‘s waterfront – picture perfect for any … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,254) Debunking the fear mongering  about the proposed development of  58 Fore Street was the agenda at a workshop held by the City Council late this afternoon. .It was painful to watch as the City methodically dismantled the negative campaign staged by the SoulsofPortland, (“SOP”) in its own campaign to dismantle … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,253) “I was unable to shop locally for my son.  So I decided to open up my own store for children,” said Angie Foddrill, co-owner of “Little,” a children’s’ boutique that opened on Friday, March … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,252) Business owners on Exchange Street were in for high drama when they arrived at work this morning.  They were stunned to see Exchange Street swarming with police officers.  They were all over the place according to one … Continue reading →