By Carol McCracken Last year’s marriage of this attractive couple did nothing whatsoever to dampen their adventurous nature. To the contrary, this union may well have given them the impetus they needed to pursue a long time dream of Dan’s. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Culture Days got off to an enthusiastic beginning this morning when singers and dancers from Africa and Southeast Asia dressed up in their finest and danced their hearts out before an appreciative audience at Portland High School. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The Portland Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the propoed budget for the POrtland Public School system and the City of Portland’s municipal operations on April 28th at 5:00 p.m. at the East End … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken “No More Bailouts” – “Social Programs Are Not A Career Choice” – “It‘s The Spending Stupid” -“Fascism Is Here” – were some of the signs visible this afternoon at the East End Beach where about 100 people … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The areas first tattoo parlor opened yesterday. The Squid & Whale Tattoo Shop opened without a lot of fanfare, but the two women owners are confident that will change soon. The Shop is located at 181 Congress … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Retired building contractor Bill Sheeley believes that the entire narrow gauge railroad collection belongs in Bridgton where much of it once ran as part of the Bridgton & Saco River Railroad. He believes that so strongly that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Jen Burrall’s studio and silver jewelry boutique is at the bottom of the Hill on Washington Avenue. In that location, she designs and makes high quality jewelry that is sold all over the country. When MHN met … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken When Judith and John Rastl switched from home ownership to condominium ownership a few years ago, they knew little about the difference between them. However, in his role as treasurer of the board of Promenade Towers on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Yesterday Portland’s planning department hosted a community design workshop intended to garner the public’s view on how the redevelopment of the Maine State Pier should proceed. Later this month, the results will be presented to the city … Continue reading →

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